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The Dentist (1996)

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Dr. Feinstone has everything, a beautiful wife and a successful career in dentistry; but when he discovers his wife's affair, he realizes that behind every clean, white surface lies the ... See full summary »

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Dr. Feinstone has everything, a beautiful wife and a successful career in dentistry; but when he discovers his wife's affair, he realizes that behind every clean, white surface lies the stench of decay. Having gone insane, he enacts cruel dental torture on his patients. Written by Jason Borchers <jasonmb@calweb.com>

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It's time for your checkup... pray it won't be your last. See more »

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Rated R for graphic violence including scenes of dental torture, sexuality and some language | See all certifications »

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18 October 1996 (USA)  »

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O Dentista  »

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$2,500,000 (estimated)
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Trivia

Brian Yuzna:  attendant who pushes Dr. Feinstone in the chair at the end of the movie. See more »

Goofs

When Brooke gives Dr. Feinstone the diamond cuff-links, and then when they kiss, a few times Dr. Feinstones yellow tie jumps over / under his collar. See more »

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Dr. Alan Feinstone: Blood sucking leeches!
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Lead Assistant ... Shea "Blood Guy" Clayton. See more »

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References Freddy's Nightmares: No More Mr. Nice Guy (1988) See more »

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"Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore"
by Giacomo Puccini (as G. Puccini)
Performed by Daniela Dessì (as Daniela Dessi)
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Just writing this review makes me Shiver.
7 May 2002 | by (Dr. Feinstone's opera chair) – See all my reviews

An emotionally gripping and eerie film. Bernsen deserves an award of some kind for his performance. This is an excellent watch even though the finale leaves a lot to question.

I don't know about you but I found myself rooting for Feinstone for most of the movie (and not in a Jason way) because quite frankly who wouldn't lose it if they saw their wife giving a pool boy a b***job.


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