Teeth (2007 film)

Teeth
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMitchell Lichtenstein
Written byMitchell Lichtenstein
Produced by
  • Joyce Pierpoline
  • Mitchell Lichtenstein
Starring
CinematographyWolfgang Held
Edited byJoe Landauer
Music byRobert Miller
Distributed byRoadside Attractions
Release dates
  • January 19, 2007 (2007-01-19) (Sundance)
  • January 18, 2008 (2008-01-18) (United States)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2 million
Box office$2.3 million

Teeth is a 2007 American comedy horror film written and directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein. The film stars Jess Weixler and was produced by Lichtenstein on a budget of $2 million.[1] It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2007, and received a limited release in the United States on January 18, 2008, by Roadside Attractions. Its title refers to the ancient trope of vagina dentata.

Teeth was positively received by critics and grossed $2,340,110 worldwide.[2] At Sundance, Weixler received the Grand Jury Prize for Acting.

  1. ^ "Teeth". The Numbers. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  2. ^ "Teeth (2007)". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.