

The Root of the Problem
2012-10-31 · 14 min · ★ 6.7
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!
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- Directors
- Ryan Spindell
- Production companies
- Trapdoor Pictures, Signal Station
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Ptolemy SlocumDr. Clayton
Brea GrantNurse Su
Chad Jamian WilliamsAlbertTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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