10 More 'WTF Did I Just Pay To See' Horror Movies

3. Teeth

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In Mitchell Lichtenstein's horror-comedy, a Christian teenager called Dawn O' Keefe is aghast to learn she's developed vagina dentata. In laymen's terms, she has a pair of chompers downstairs. 

While she's processing this drastic change, several creeps try to take advantage of her, including her boyfriend, her gynaecologist, and her step-brother. After getting too close to her lady bits, each of these dirtbags end up losing their fingers or their private parts.

Although Teeth sounds ludicrous, it takes itself surprisingly seriously. Upon her research, Dawn discovers vagina dentata is a common theme in many cultures. (For your own peace of mind, never research it.) It's also a nice change of pace to see a "nice" monster, since the titular beast only punishes the wicked.

It's also funny how the vaginal mandibles can differentiate between good and bad. When Dawn has sex with her partner for the first time, there's no issue whatsoever. But once he admits he doesn't care about her, Dawn's inner teeth clamps down on his member.

As entertaining as Teeth is, it's not an easy watch. Even though it's clear what's going to happen, nobody is truly ready to see multiple scenes of dismembered genitalia.

 
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James Egan has been with Whatculture for five years and prominently works on Horror, Film, and Video Games. He's written over 80 books including 1000 Facts about Horror Movies Vol. 1-3 1000 Facts about The Greatest Films Ever Made Vol. 1-3 1000 Facts about Video Games Vol. 1-3 1000 Facts About James Bond 1000 Facts About TV Shows