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The Dentist (1996)

R 92 min  -  Horror | Thriller  -   18 October 1996 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

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Brian Yuzna
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Corbin Bernsen ...
Linda Hoffman Linda Hoffman ...
Michael Stadvec Michael Stadvec ...
Ken Foree ...
Tony Noakes Tony Noakes ...
Molly Hagan ...
Patty Toy Patty Toy ...
Jan Hoag ...
Virginya Keehne Virginya Keehne ...
Earl Boen Earl Boen ...
Christa Sauls ...
Mark Ruffalo ...
Lise Simms ...
Joanne Baron ...
Brian McLaughlin Brian McLaughlin ...
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

Dentist | Tooth | Boy | Pool Boy | Dental Torture  | See more »

Taglines:

It's Time For Your Final Appointment See more »

Genres:

Horror | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dentysta See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Body count: 4 See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The clipboard on the side, by Jessica, vanishes and reappears. See more »

Quotes

Candy: [To Sarah] Just go on back and let him know you're next.
Sarah: Okay!
Marvin Goldblum: Hi, remember me?
[puts money into Sarah's hand]
Marvin Goldblum: I'm next.
Candy: She's been waiting an awfully long time already.
Sarah: Yeah, two years and one day!
Marvin Goldblum: Kid, you'll understand. See, Dr. Feinstone can't keep me waiting. It's in his own interest. Or.. do we start the audit now?
Candy: Look Mr. Goldblum.... I...
[To Sarah]
[...]
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Crazy Credits

Lead Assistant ... Shea "Blood Guy" Clayton. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Midnight Movie Review: The Dentist (#2.67)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore"
by Giacomo Puccini (as G. Puccini)
Performed by Daniela Dessì (as Daniela Dessi) See more »