The Root of the Problem

The Root of the Problem

The Root of the Problem

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The Root of the Problem

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

2012

0h 14m

6.7(5 votes)

Horror

Comedy

Fantasy

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!

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Alison Gallaher

Mary

Ptolemy Slocum

Ptolemy Slocum

Dr. Clayton

Brea Grant

Brea Grant

Nurse Su

Chad Jamian Williams

Chad Jamian Williams

Albert

Creative team

Directed by: Ryan Spindell
Written by: Ryan Spindell
Mark E. Davidson
Produced by: Ryan Spindell
Nathan Levine-Heaney

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