The Dentist
The Dentist

The Dentist

1996Movie92 minEnglish

Dr. Alan Feinstone has everything: a beautiful wife and a successful career in dentistry. However, when he discovers his wife's affair, he realizes that behind every clean, white surface lies the stench of decay.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Google Users55%
Director: Brian YuznaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Dr. Alan Feinstone, a successful Beverly Hills dentist, discovers his perfect life unraveling when he finds his wife, Brooke, cheating on him with a pool boy. His obsessive-compulsive disorder, already exacerbated by his profession, spirals out of control, leading him to commit increasingly violent and gruesome acts against his patients. The film follows his descent into madness as he tries to maintain a facade of normalcy while indulging his darkest impulses.

Critical Reception

The Dentist was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its gratuitous violence and B-movie horror elements. However, it gained a cult following among audiences for its over-the-top gore and Corbin Bernsen's unhinged performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its commitment to gore and Corbin Bernsen's memorable performance.
  • Criticized for its thin plot and reliance on shock value.
  • Considered a cult classic by fans of 90s direct-to-video horror.

Google audience: Google users seem to have a mixed reaction to 'The Dentist,' with some appreciating its dark humor and gore, while others found it to be predictable and overly violent.

Fun Fact

Director Brian Yuzna also directed 'Bride of the Re-Animator' and 'Society,' establishing himself as a prominent figure in cult horror cinema.

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JPV852

JPV852

Not the movie to watch before visiting the dentist. Not the strongest script but the horror elements were great and Corbin Bersen was a lot of fun, a stark contrast to his roles on L.A. Law and Psych. **3.0/5**