Dr. Alan Feinstone has everything: a beautiful wife and a successful career in dentistry. However, when he discovers his wife's affair, he realizes that behind every clean, white surface lies the stench of decay.
Acting
Corbin Bernsen goes full unhinged perfectionist meltdown.
Practical Effects
Dental torture that'll ruin your next cleaning appointment.
Direction
Brian Yuzna's body horror pedigree on full display.
Director
Brian Yuzna
Corbin Bernsen
Dr. Alan Feinstone
Linda Hoffman
Brooke Feinstone
Ken Foree
Detective Gibbs
Tony Noakes
Detective Sunshine
Molly Hagan
Jessica
Christa Sauls
April Reign
Lise Simms
Paula Roberts
Mark Ruffalo
Steve Landers
Patty Toy
Karen
Jan Hoag
Candy
Earl Boen
Marvin Goldblum
Virginya Keehne
Sarah
Joanne Baron
Mrs. Saunders
Christopher Kriesa
Mr. Schaeffer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Corbin Bernsen was still starring in L.A. Law when he made this, shocking audiences who knew him as the charming Arnie Becker. He reportedly loved playing against type so much he returned for the sequel.
Released during the '90s direct-to-video horror boom, this became a cult staple partly because dental anxiety is nearly universal — the American Dental Association probably hates it. The film's poster tagline 'It's been six months' remains iconic in horror circles.
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