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The Dentist (1996)

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Reviews Counted:7

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Rotten:7

Average Rating:2.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: "The Dentist" appreciates perfection so much, he's willing to kill for it. Dr. Alan Feinstone leads a charmed life. He has a beautiful home and a beautiful wife. His Beverly Hills clients... "The Dentist" appreciates perfection so much, he's willing to kill for it. Dr. Alan Feinstone leads a charmed life. He has a beautiful home and a beautiful wife. His Beverly Hills clients model posh fashions and possess the abundant wealth customary of the area. The teeth and gums of these rich folk, however, are not as well manicured as their automobiles or clothing. Into their mouths Alan plumbs -- whirring drill in hand. And this esteemed, if certifiably psychotic, oral surgeon will not punish any dental indiscretions lightly. [More]

Starring: Corbin Bernsen, Ken Foree, Linda Hoffman, Michael Stadvec

Starring: Corbin Bernsen, Ken Foree, Linda Hoffman, Michael Stadvec

Director: Brian Yuzna

Director: Brian Yuzna

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Painful to watch, in more ways than one.

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10/27/04
Alex Sandell
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum

There are lots of gory in-the-mouth close-ups, showing teeth being destroyed, needles being jammed into the gums and other graphic indignities

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Douglas Pratt
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Jake Euker
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

Bad horror flick. Period.

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Ken Hanke
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10/23/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Icky slasher featuring some horrifying dental techniques.

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