The Dentist 2 (1998)

Director:

Brian Yuzna

Writers:

Charles Finch (characters)
Stuart Gordon (characters)

Genre:

Horror

Tagline:

You know the Drill

Plot:

Dr. Caine, the murdering dentist from the original movie, has escaped from the mental hospital where he has been since being caught...

Plot Keywords:

Dentist | Car Driving | Sequel | Psychotic | Female Nudity

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Corbin Bernsen	...	Dr. Lawrence Caine / Dr. Alan Feinstone
Jillian McWhirter	...	Jamie Devers
Jeff Doucette	...	Jeremy Wilkes
Susanne Wright	...	Bev Trotter
Jim Antonio	...	Doc Burns
Lee Dawson	...	Robbie Mauro
Wendy Robie	...	Bernice
Ralph P. Martin	...	Det. Jenkins (as Ralph Martin)
Clint Howard	...	Mr. Toothache
Linda Hoffman	...	Brooke Sullivan
Judy Nazemetz	...	Margaret
Audra Wise	...	Shawna
Mary Coleston	...	Glenda
Rende Rae Norman	...	Dr. Cussler
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gina-Raye Carter	...	Sidewalk cafe owner (as Gina-Raye Swensson)

Also Known As:

The Dentist 2: Brace Yourself (USA) (video title)
The Dentist 2: You Know the Drill (UK) (video box title)

MPAA:

Rated R for graphic violence including some scenes of dental torture, and for strong sexuality.

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16 | Singapore:R21 | Spain:18 | Australia:MA | Germany:18 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 (cut) | USA:R | Argentina:16 | Italy:VM14

Filming Locations:

Monrovia, California, USA

Company:

Trimark Pictures

Trivia:

Body count: 4

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: In the opening scene you see the cameraman and other crew members in Dr. Feinstone's glasses.

Quotes:

Dr. Lawrence Caine: You just couldn't have your tooth ache somewhere else, could ya?

Movie Connections:

References "The Simpsons" (1989)

Uhhh...

Well, all I have to say is that this was an interesting movie to watch. My friend had told me about this movie and how much it grossed her out with the opening scene, and I was in the mood for a good gory flick. I actually in some sick way enjoyed this movie and I think other horror fans or a small fan base for the Dentist movies will like it.

Basically, Dr. Feinstone is back in business, he has escaped from the mental institution and moves to "Paradise", a small town where people seem to enjoy each other's company and where they know everyone. He has changed his name to Allen Craine, he moves into a guest house and meets a beautiful girl, Jaime. But when his past slowly starts to creep back up, he starts to go crazy again. He does his best to pull it together, but he ends up murdering the local dentist and becomes the town's new doctor. But when people start to find out more and his ex wife comes back, his madness goes too far and makes him go just mad.

The effects are kind of lame, but honestly, it was a fun and gory movie to watch. It's just your typical horror movie, but with some fun twists and a new plot. After all, 45 million Americans are afraid of the dentist, I'd say this movie might help that number grow.

6/10