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The Dentist

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
9.8K
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The Dentist (1996)
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An extremely successful dentist goes off the deep end after he catches his wife cheating on him.An extremely successful dentist goes off the deep end after he catches his wife cheating on him.An extremely successful dentist goes off the deep end after he catches his wife cheating on him.
IMDb RATING
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9.8K
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  • Director
    • Brian Yuzna
  • Writers
    • Dennis Paoli
    • Stuart Gordon
    • Charles Finch
  • Stars
    • Corbin Bernsen
    • Linda Hoffman
    • Michael Stadvec
  • Director
    • Brian Yuzna
  • Writers
    • Dennis Paoli
    • Stuart Gordon
    • Charles Finch
  • Stars
    • Corbin Bernsen
    • Linda Hoffman
    • Michael Stadvec
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 100User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Molly Hagan in The Dentist (1996)
    Tony Noakes in The Dentist (1996)
    Linda Hoffman in The Dentist (1996)
    Linda Hoffman in The Dentist (1996)
    Earl Boen in The Dentist (1996)
    Molly Hagan in The Dentist (1996)

    Top cast

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    Corbin Bernsen
    Corbin Bernsen
    • Dr. Alan Feinstone
    Linda Hoffman
    Linda Hoffman
    • Brooke Feinstone
    Michael Stadvec
    • Matt
    Ken Foree
    Ken Foree
    • Detective Gibbs
    Tony Noakes
    • Detective Sunshine
    Molly Hagan
    Molly Hagan
    • Jessica
    Patty Toy
    Patty Toy
    • Karen
    Jan Hoag
    Jan Hoag
    • Candy
    Virginya Keehne
    Virginya Keehne
    • Sarah
    Earl Boen
    Earl Boen
    • Marvin Goldblum
    Christa Sauls
    Christa Sauls
    • April Reign
    Mark Ruffalo
    Mark Ruffalo
    • Steve Landers
    Lise Simms
    Lise Simms
    • Paula Roberts
    Joanne Baron
    Joanne Baron
    • Mrs. Saunders
    Brian McLaughlin
    • Jody
    Aixa Maldonado
    Aixa Maldonado
    • Maria
    • (scenes deleted)
    Christopher Kriesa
    Christopher Kriesa
    • Mr. Schaeffer
    Sal Viscuso
    Sal Viscuso
    • Matthew Zeigler
    • Director
      • Brian Yuzna
    • Writers
      • Dennis Paoli
      • Stuart Gordon
      • Charles Finch
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The real-life serial killer dentist, Glennon Engleman (1928-1999), was not the inspiration for the story of the film. The idea for the movie came from Mark Amin, and was written by Charles Finch, Stuart Gordon and Dennis Paoli. However, Corbin Bernsen had played a character inspired by Engleman in Beyond Suspicion (1993), which has nothing to do with this movie.
    • Goofs
      The light equipment can clearly be seen in Dr. Gibbs glasses a few times.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Alan Feinstone: I am an instrument of perfection and hygiene, the enemy of decay and corruption. A dentist. And I have a lot of work to do.

    • Crazy credits
      Lead Assistant ... Shea "Blood Guy" Clayton.
    • Connections
      Featured in Boogeymen: The Killer Compilation (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore
      (uncredited)
      from "Tosca"
      Music by Giacomo Puccini

    User reviews100

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    Watching this is more painful than a root canal.
    My title summary pretty much says it all. "The Dentist" is stupid, predictable, and not even scary in the least. To add insult to injury, it is poorly acted, and the script is laughable.

    The concept of a killer dentist could make for a fun movie, but this film is the opposite. It's just a bad spin on a good idea.

    Unless you have insomnia and can't get to sleep any other way, I don't recommend watching this film. If you see it on the shelf and have the urge to rent it, WALK AWAY. Rent "Dr. Giggles" instead.
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    • Nympho3278
    • Sep 28, 2003

    FAQ1

    • I have a dentist phobia. Should I see this or not?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dişçi
    • Filming locations
      • 115 North 1St Street, Burbank, California, USA(exterior dentist office)
    • Production companies
      • Image Organization
      • Trimark Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $700,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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