The film was the directorial debut of David Atkins and received mixed reviews for its jarring shift in tone between comedy and noir thriller.
: To escape his situation, Frank pulls out his own teeth and those of his dead brother, Harlan. He uses his dental skills to swap their dental records, sets fire to his office with Harlan's corpse inside, and fakes his own death. He eventually escapes to France with Susan, while Jean is arrested for his "murder". Primary Cast Steve Martin Dr. Frank Sangster A prosperous, mild-mannered dentist Helena Bonham Carter Susan Ivey The "druggie vixen" and patient who seduces Frank Laura Dern Jean Noble Frank's obsessive and organized fiancée Elias Koteas Harlan Sangster Frank's parasitic brother Scott Caan Duane Ivey Susan’s violent, drug-dealing brother Kevin Bacon Lance Phelps Novocaine (2001) [1080p] [WEBRip] [5.1] [YTS.MX]
: Frank's fiancée and dental hygienist, Jean (Laura Dern), is also embroiled in the chaos as Frank's life is dismantled by Susan and her psychopathic brother, Duane (Scott Caan). The film was the directorial debut of David