

The Dentist
A down-on-his-luck dentist of the Wild West is held up by a gunslinging crook, or so it seems.
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Plot Summary
A mild-mannered dentist, Dr. Alan Feinstone, is secretly a murderous sadist who murders his patients and buries them under his home. He finds himself falling for Brooke, a new patient who is unaware of his dark side. As his violent urges grow, he struggles to maintain his sanity and keep his horrific secret hidden.
Critical Reception
The Dentist (2020) is a low-budget horror film that received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. It has been noted for its extreme gore and disturbing content, with some viewers appreciating its throwback B-movie horror elements, while others found it to be gratuitous and lacking in plot depth or character development.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its commitment to graphic gore and unsettling atmosphere.
- Criticized for a thin plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Seen as a niche film for extreme horror enthusiasts.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Dentist (2020)' are scarce and largely unrepresentative. Those available often point to the film's shock value and extreme violence as its primary draws, while also mentioning its limitations in storytelling and originality.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and premise, 'The Dentist (2020)' is not related to the 1996 film 'The Dentist' starring Corbin Bernsen, though both films feature dentists with homicidal tendencies.
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