Sweet Tooth
Synopsis
Set in 1780, Sweet Tooth is a dark and magical fairy tale film inspired by the classic story of Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm, but it is the untold story of the wicked witch and her infamous gingerbread house.
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Trailer: Sweet Tooth | Directed by Shannon Ashlyn (MA, 2018)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-08
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Cate Blanchett
Narrator (voice)
Julia Savage
Sweet Tooth
George Holahan-Cantwell
Hopp
Diesel La Torraca
Hansel
Mykayla Castillo
Gretel
Liz Wheeler
The Wicked Witch
Abby Earl
The Mother
Greg Hatton
The Raker
Kim Knuckey
The Guard
Srisacd Sacdpraseuth
The Fool
Peter McAllum
The Butcher
Louisa Mignone
The Lady
Claudia Williams
The Old Daughter
Holly Simon
The Younger Daugther
Emily Klonowski
The Weaver Girl
Mason Hubbard
The Big Bully
Patrick Bryant
The Middle Bully
Charlie Burgess
The Baby Bully
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shannon Ashlyn
- Screenplay & Story
- Shannon Ashlyn
- Original Score
- Allister Haire
- Original Title
- Sweet Tooth
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shannon Ashlyn
Shannon Ashlyn
Allister Haire
Emma Paine
Rochelle Oshlack
Katherine Shearer, Shannon Ashlyn
Department Leadership Roster
Emma Bourke
Production Design
Sabina Meyers
Costume Design
Emma Paine
Director of Photography
Allister Haire
Original Music Composer
Katherine Shearer
Producer
Rochelle Oshlack
Editor
Shannon Ashlyn
Writer
Shannon Ashlyn
Director
Shannon Ashlyn
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Tooth
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What is Sweet Tooth about?
Set in 1780, Sweet Tooth is a dark and magical fairy tale film inspired by the classic story of Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm, but it is the untold story of the wicked witch and her infamous gingerbread house.
Who directed Sweet Tooth?
Sweet Tooth was directed by Shannon Ashlyn.
Who stars in Sweet Tooth?
The principal cast of Sweet Tooth includes Cate Blanchett, Julia Savage, George Holahan-Cantwell, Diesel La Torraca, Mykayla Castillo.
When was Sweet Tooth released and how long is it?
Sweet Tooth was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Tooth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Tooth was composed by Allister Haire.