The Root of the Problem

The Root of the Problem

Sam Raimi's lost episode of 'The Twilight Zone

Genres

HorrorComedyFantasy

OverView

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!

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

14 mins

Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

31 October 2012

Country

United States of America

Cast

Alison Gallaher

Alison Gallaher

Mary

Ptolemy Slocum

Ptolemy Slocum

Dr. Clayton

Brea Grant

Brea Grant

Nurse Su

Chad Jamian Williams

Chad Jamian Williams

Albert

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