Question 1

Why did director Brian Yuzna have to use his credit card for set furnishings in The Dentist?

Accepted Answer

The budget was so low that when Yuzna wasn't satisfied with cabinets and toys, and the producer refused to spend more, he gave his card to the art department, who borrowed items instead of buying them.

Question 2

How did the production handle the oversized mouth props for different characters?

Accepted Answer

There was only one oversized mouth available, so they changed out the teeth for the different characters as needed.

Question 3

Was The Dentist inspired by a real-life serial killer dentist?

Accepted Answer

No, the real-life serial killer Glennon Engleman was not the inspiration; the idea came from Mark Amin, written by Charles Finch, Stuart Gordon, and Dennis Paoli.

Question 4

Who was originally set to direct The Dentist before Brian Yuzna took over?

Accepted Answer

Stuart Gordon was originally set to direct and retains a writing credit, but Brian Yuzna ended up directing the film.

Question 5

What hidden cameo does Brian Yuzna have in The Dentist?

Accepted Answer

Brian Yuzna appears as an attendant who pushes Dr. Feinstone in the chair at around one hour and twenty-eight minutes into the movie.

Question 6

What low-budget challenge forced the director to use his personal credit card for set furnishings?

Accepted Answer

Director Brian Yuzna wasn't satisfied with cabinets and toys, so he gave his credit card to the art department, but they borrowed the items, costing nothing.

Question 7

How did the production handle the oversized mouth prop for different characters?

Accepted Answer

They had only one oversized mouth available, so they changed out the teeth for the different characters.

Question 8

What sparked Dr. Alan Feinstone's descent into madness in the film?

Accepted Answer

He discovers his wife's affair, leading him to realize that behind clean surfaces lies decay.

Question 9

Who directed 'The Dentist' and also made a cameo appearance?

Accepted Answer

Brian Yuzna directed the film and appears as an attendant pushing Dr. Feinstone in a chair near the end.

Question 10

Was the film inspired by a real-life serial killer dentist?

Accepted Answer

No, the real-life serial killer dentist Glennon Engleman was not the inspiration; the idea came from Mark Amin and writers.

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