10 More Horror Movies You Constantly Have To Defend Loving
10. Teeth (2007)
Okay, yes, it's a vagina monster. A pair of monstrous teeth inside a vagina. That is a tough barrier to entry to some, and no one will argue that this is any sort of masterpiece of film-making. That said, you've got to respect this bonkers movie for going in on its subject matter.
Teeth follows the story of a young girl who practices abstinence. However, she soon discovers a strange abnormality within her body after facing an act of violence. It turns out she has "vagina dentata," i.e. teeth inside her vagina. Oh boy!
This wild concept lends itself to dark humour, playing about with the strange subject joyfully. But there's also a deep sense of severity to the flick. This heroine's unlikely power gets put to good use against bad people, and you jump for joy whenever she uses her gift to enact karmic justice!
Yes, the idea seems inherently goofy on paper, but the movie does a great job of exploring themes of bodily autonomy, female agency, and more with it.