Dir. Jillian Corsie

Tooth is a creative, grisly body horror that prompts the viewer to ask what would happen if our own bodies decided to betray us. In the film, we see a woman conforming to the age-old routine of brushing, flossing and poking with nasty little interdental brushes, as well as eviscerating her enamel with whitening strips. Such routines are commonplace and we take for granted that our well behaved teeth will endure the torture. However, these teeth have had enough of being prodded and decide to stage a revolution. The results are delightfully gory, all bleeding gums and dripping blood as the teeth take their revenge. At the root (pun definitely intended) of this short is a primal fear, one that is explored with humor in Tooth. This short is well paced – at 4:33 minutes there isn’t a second of wasted time. Practical effects are always a delight, and this inventive short makes great use of them. It’s clear that Jillian Corsie is a director to watch, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.