The Dentist 2
Dr. Feinstone escapes from the mental hospital where he has been held ever since his wife's adultery sent him on a deranged killing spree. Hoping to resume a normal life, he makes his way to a quiet Midwestern town and establishes himself in a new practice under an assumed name. Things are starting to look up for Dr. 'Caine' – that is, until the day he catches his new love in the arms of someone else. As before, the impact of romantic betrayal sends him over the edge into madness and murder, with his unfortunate patients once again bearing the brunt of his hostility.
Why it matters
A grisly sequel that doubles down on dental torture and psychotic obsession, blending slasher brutality with body horror grit.
- Iconic for its grotesque practical effects—dental instruments become tools of nightmare courtesy of KNB’s handiwork.
- A cult favorite for fans of unhinged killers whose trauma twists into violent mania.
- Embodies late ’90s direct-to-video horror’s raw, unpolished charm and grindhouse spirit.
- Not subtle, but its relentless gore and deranged lead performance make it a must for splatter enthusiasts craving something off the beaten path.
Director
13 horror films in catalog
Society 1989
Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 1990
Bride of Re-Animator 1990
Return of the Living Dead III 1993
Necronomicon 1993
The Dentist 1996
Progeny 1998
The Dentist 2 1998
Faust: Love of the Damned 2000
Beyond Re-Animator 2003
Rottweiler 2004
Beneath Still Waters 2005
Amphibious Creature of the Deep 2010
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
86
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
Trauma
