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The Root of the Problem

201214mRyan Spindell
IMDb 7.0

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"Sam Raimi's lost episode of 'The Twilight Zone"

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!

HorrorComedyFantasy
Short Film

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What is The Root of the Problem (2012) about?

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!

Who stars in The Root of the Problem?

The Root of the Problem stars Alison Gallaher (Mary), Ptolemy Slocum (Dr. Clayton), Brea Grant (Nurse Su), Chad Jamian Williams (Albert). The film was directed by Ryan Spindell.

How long is The Root of the Problem?

The Root of the Problem has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 2012.

Is The Root of the Problem worth watching?

The Root of the Problem holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Horror, Comedy, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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