UHM - Review

There has pretty much been a killer anything and everything within the horror genre, from sand to refrigerators, you name it, I'm sure there is probably some crazy unknown movie out there that has already done it. On that note, there hasn't been many in the realm of killer vaginas. Aside from this, there are a couple other forgettable films that come to mind. There's really only two ways you can normally go about a movie like this -- make it a porno or just make it have excessive nudity, gore, and lots of cheesy comedy. Somehow, first-time writer/director Mitchell Lichtenstein figured a way to avoid both, and still managed to make it a good watch.

The film stars Jess Weixler as a girl named "Dawn," who is an active participant and lead of a local chastity group, promoting abstinence until marriage. On the outside Dawn seems the perfect role model and a girl who knows exactly what she wants, but inside, she has a constant battle with her own sexual desires, and fearing that her killer vag will make short work of the next guy that tries to feel her up. Yes, Dawn has something known as "vagina dentata," which literally means toothed vagina, and it's apparently awakened when she feels threatened. So, rapists beware!

Regardless of how ridiculous it sounds, many cultures do actually have myths about toothed vaginas, obviously to scare younger people into not having sex, at least not with strange people or until marriage. Luckily, the film doesn't actually show the vagina (I'm sure it would have looked ridiculously cheesy), but there are a lot of bitten-off penises, especially in the second half, so naturally the movie is somewhat gory. The first half of the flick is pretty much all about Dawn coping with her condition, while the second focuses on what happens when guys around her happen to cross the line.

Despite its theme, director Mitchell Lichtenstein chose to approach things more realistically, meaning we wouldn't get a lot of excessive nudity or blood, like you'd expect from a movie like this. Everything is pretty subtle and shown at a slow pace, which would probably cause a lot of viewers not to like the flick. I personally enjoyed it, and really liked the Dawn character. It isn't until towards the end that she really gets a grip of her situation and decides to use it to her advantage. It would have been nice to see her reach that point earlier in the movie, but I suppose that might caused the film's pacing to change and maybe would have cheesed things up.

OVERALL

This was an interesting film that might not appeal to everyone due to its different approach to an uncommon and seemingly ridiculous theme. I personally liked the movie and the lead character "Dawn" and how she dealt with her condition. Not as much gore or comedy as one would expect from a movie like this since it sort of leans towards a more realistic view on the subject, but I personally felt it made the film all-the-more interesting. Worth a rent, but I'd recommend going in with low expectations.

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moviewizman :

Posted 3 days ago

this movie was lame, not funny, not scary, just kinda there and the chick in the lead is butt ugly. I had such high hopes that this one done right as the concept is great. Just doesnt deliver.

Sabrina :

Posted 4 days ago

Havent seen the movie but want to buy it, Does anyone know where I can purchase this in Canada more specific Ottawa??

Kent :

Posted 5 days ago

Well this was a bit slow in some parts, but overall I think it's worth checking out! I agree that there's not as much gore or comedy as you'd expect but it's still something totally different!

Bella :

Posted 5 days ago

it's so silly movie & i didn't get Scared , it's a worth film , don't see it u will Wasting your time for nothing !!

Werewolf Hunter :

Posted 8 days ago

We don' get to see the Vagina Dentata?! What a rip-off!

OLIVIA :

Posted 8 days ago

This movie sounds ridiculous in the general theory, but would actually make for an interesting view , instead of always making the same old slasher, zombie film. I think that its safe to say that all us horror film buffs are looking for something new !

Michel :

Posted 8 days ago

Interesting and good movie in many ways. And for the people who expect this to be some kinda "not-so-serious" horror flick is wrong in some ways. It really is put in a realistic point of view of a 15 year old girl and what she would do with a weird condition like hers.

Jon G :

Posted 10 days ago

this movie was great! it was funny, scary, and it left me kinda squemish.

dp3 :

Posted 14 days ago

how could you not want to to see this movie! it looks hiliarious. you cant take it as being a serious horror film. it there to lauph and gawk at. i meen its a vagina with teeth for gods sake. i want to see this movie. it comes out may 6th on dvd and i personaly cant wait. its going to be hilarious

craig :

Posted 19 days ago

Oh my god people who don't like this movie need to get a clue. it was such a fun movie i watched the commentary right after the first screening. It shocked me and i loved that feeling that's what horror should do no matter how funny it may be

horrorfan :

Posted 56 days ago

unecessarily nasty

ANITA :

Posted 61 days ago

This doesn't appeal to me in the slightest - and its not the first film with teeth in a vagina, wasn't there one in Cradle of Fear too, I seem to recall a biting vagina in that film.

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