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Release Year2012
Runtime0h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Comedy, Fantasy
Votes5
DirectorRyan Spindell
WritersRyan Spindell, Mark E. Davidson
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThe Root of the Problem
About The Root of the Problem
Set in the candy-colored world of 1950s suburbia, a reluctant young housewife suspects that the friendly neighborhood dentist is hiding a horrible secret, but is it just the anesthesia at work or is there something more sinister hiding below the surface? Open up and say AHHHHHHHH!
Directed by Ryan Spindell, The Root of the Problem leans on a strong ensemble — Alison Gallaher, Ptolemy Slocum, Brea Grant — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2012.
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