The Dentist 2
Dr. Feinstone escapes from the mental hospital where he has been held ever since his wife's adultery sent him on a deranged killing spree. Hoping to resume a normal life, he makes his way to a quiet Midwestern town and establishes himself in a new practice under an assumed name. Things are starting to look up for Dr. 'Caine' – that is, until the day he catches his new love in the arms of someone else. As before, the impact of romantic betrayal sends him over the edge into madness and murder, with his unfortunate patients once again bearing the brunt of his hostility.
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Plot Summary
Disgraced dentist Dr. Alan Feinstone, after a traumatic incident, attempts to rebuild his life in a new town under a new identity. However, his violent tendencies and obsession with perfection resurface, leading him to commit unspeakable acts on his unsuspecting patients. As his dark secret begins to unravel, he must fight to maintain his facade before his horrifying reality is exposed.
Critical Reception
The Dentist 2 is a direct-to-video sequel that received largely negative reviews from critics, who found it to be gratuitously violent and lacking in originality compared to its predecessor. Audience reception was mixed, with some enjoying its B-movie horror elements and dark humor, while others were put off by its excessive gore.
What Reviewers Say
- A gory and campy horror film that leans heavily into its B-movie roots.
- Corbin Bernsen's performance as the deranged dentist is a highlight, but the plot offers little new.
- For fans of over-the-top violence and dark humor, though critics found it lacking substance.
Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with many finding the film to be a fun, albeit schlocky, horror flick. Some viewers appreciated the over-the-top gore and Corbin Bernsen's commitment to his role, while others felt the plot was predictable and the violence gratuitous.
Fun Fact
Unlike its predecessor, The Dentist 2 was not released theatrically and went straight to video in most markets.
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