InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

milosprole9 After my wisdom tooth is removed, I decided to see a horror movie about teeth called The Dentist (1996), but I actually watched it last two weeks. I think it's a lot fun and excellent extremely underrated horror film of the 1990s. It's scary, gory as hell that makes you never want to go to the dentist again. It was based on the story about the real-life serial killer dentist, Glennon Engleman (1928-'99). But all other than all this, I'd give it a 10 out of 10. I enjoyed it very much and loved! JUST A LITTLE WARNING: If you have a dentist phobia, just DON'T watch it!

Leofwine_draca An outrageously over-the-top black comedy, this is Brian Yuzna at his absolute best. THE DENTIST is quite simply one of the most wince-inducing films ever made, and also one of the best blends of horror and comedy there is. It might be a little too strange and extreme for some tastes, but there's no denying the originality and spirit prevalent in this film. Written by long-term Yuzna collaborator Stuart Gordon, this film chronicles the mental breakdown of a once-respected man, and has a twist ending which harks back to the one in THE CREEPING FLESH.This isn't a perfect film by any means, but Yuzna has been making horror films for a long time and he knows exactly how to extract the most from his rather limited budgets. You won't believe that this is a low budget film, as the camera-work, acting, and effects are all pretty good. And then, of course, there's that sick humour that Yuzna is famed for, and he doesn't disappoint here either. Lots of people get killed in lots of different ways, from an unlucky pool cleaner who suffers one of the bloodiest stabbings imaginable, to Earl Boen, a taxman who gets a clamp rammed into his mouth and opened very wide indeed. Close-up scenes showing teeth being extracted, drilled and abused in various ways are very hard to watch and it's frequently tempting to look away.Corbin Bernsen is excellent as the lead; physically he's very menacing, yet he also hooks us with his performance in a way that we can understand why he does what he does in the film. In Bernsen's eyes, everybody deserves to be killed, and it's not surprising seeing as the rest of the cast is populated by stubborn, pushy, selfish people who really do deserve just what they eventually get. Linda Hoffman goes through an excruciating transformation from a beautiful woman to something much worse, while it's good to see DAWN OF THE DEAD's Ken Foree back on screen again, even if it is only in the wasted role of a detective.THE DENTIST is a creative, imaginative film which never takes itself too seriously. I mean, how many films have a dentist surgery as their chief location? A low-budget gem of a movie, this is eminently rewatchable and rewarding viewing, and I had a lot of fun with it. One of the most enjoyable films I've seen of the past few years.

Matt Kracht The plot: a mentally unbalanced dentist goes on a rampage after discovering his wife's infidelity.Brian Yuzna, Dennis Paoli, and Stuart Gordon are primarily known by their fans for their splatter comedies and Lovecraft adaptations. The Dentist is one of their goriest, cheesiest, and funniest splatter comedies. Corbin Bernsen takes over the lead acting role from their usual collaborator, Jeffrey Combs. Much like Larry Drake taking the titular role in the silly, over-the-top slasher Dr. Giggles, I was somewhat surprised that Corbin Bernsen would star in such a cheesy horror movie. This has made me a fan of both actors, since it's difficult for me to believe that they take themselves very seriously.The Dentist is unapologetic, enthusiastic exploitation, with very limited appeal outside of genre fans. Several Yuzna/Gordon/Paoli movies, including The Dentist, got sequels, so it appears that they've carved out a somewhat lucrative niche for themselves, even if mainstream success eludes them. People expecting a traditional, serious horror movie will probably be disappointed, if not actively annoyed. Like anything else by Yuzna or Gordon, it's also not for people with a weak stomach or sensitive nature.If you like this, then I'd suggest you check out The Dentist 2, Re-Animator, and From Beyond.

whammy666 I love this movie. As a kid, this was one of the first movies I saw that made me flinch. Sure, it is mild now, but back in the day, it was awesome. Dentists are one thing so many people fear, so why not do a movie about a killer dentist? It's cheesy, it's fun, sometimes it's scary, but it is awesome. And I have always had a love for medical horror. And Corbin Bernsen plays Dr. Feinstone perfectly, no one could have done it better. And for a low budget horror film, the effects and such are quite good. And I also love the theme music, it goes well with the film. Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead) is also in this one playing a nosy cop, and does a fine job. There is a fair amount of blood, and some really cool torture/death scenes. Check this one out!