The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2

1986

1 hr. 40 min.

Horror

Comedy

List

50%

32 Reviews

Tomatometer

46%

50,000+ Ratings

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Chainsaw-wielding maniac Leatherface (Bill Johnson) is up to his cannibalistic ways once again, along with the rest of his twisted clan, including the equally disturbed Chop-Top (Bill Moseley). This time, the masked killer has set his sights on pretty disc jockey Vanita "Stretch" Brock (Caroline Williams), who teams up with Texas lawman Lefty Enright (Dennis Hopper) to battle the psychopath and his family deep within their lair, a macabre abandoned amusement park.

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Critics Consensus

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 shocks with a gonzo blend of over-the-top humor and gore, but without the tense atmosphere of its predecessor, the stakes feel lower.

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Alec B

Utter madness. Hopper's instinct to not try and recreate the original is fair and honestly the dark comedy aspect was always there. Although the movie's unrelenting garish violence goes to places that will test even the strongest stomach.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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George X

It's not the Original but the Saw the Saaaaww is family and the sequel is here to prove it (the bigger the chainsaw the better)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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Dev N

Not as good as the first but still entertaining and well made.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/24

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Kay C

This is a comedy and I love it for that.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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DeAndrea C

Watching this movie turned out to be a lot more enjoyable than I ever anticipated. Right from the get-go, they drop a mention of the Red River Rivalry, given that the movie's set during that same intense weekend. The timing couldn't have been better since the real showdown was happening this weekend too. It's a bit of synchronicity that added to the excitement of finally diving into this sequel. Now, I've got to admit, it's a bit embarrassing that I hadn't seen this particular Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie before. I mean, it IS one of my all-time favorite horror franchises! But after watching it, I totally get why it's a cult classic. This movie takes the iconic horror franchise and takes it on a wild, unexpected ride. It's like a rollercoaster of dark humor and gore that sets it apart from its predecessor and most other horror films. If I had to draw a comparison, it's got that same zany spirit as "Evil Dead 2," which is quite the compliment considering it came out just a year later! Now, don't be fooled into thinking this is your typical Texas Chainsaw Massacre terror fest. Part 2 leans heavily into dark humor, crafting an atmosphere that's equal parts uncomfortable, dark, and downright bizarre. Sure, Leatherface and his crazy clan are still as unhinged as ever, but the 'massacre' part takes a back seat in this one. This movie wholeheartedly embraces its weirdness, and it's a bit like diving into a Texas barbecue – it's messy, over-the-top, and you're not quite sure what you just got yourself into! Like the movie I watched yesterday, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2" might not be everyone's favorite. It's a cult classic for sure, especially if you've got a soft spot for horror with a darkly comic twist. Keep an eye out for callbacks and easter eggs from the original film; they're fun to spot. The people behind this knew they couldn't outdo the original, so they decided to take a wild detour with the sequel. And boy, am I glad they did! Carolyn Williams as Stretch might just be one of my new favorite Final Girls, and her chemistry with Dennis Hopper adds a layer of awesomeness to the movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/15/23

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James T

I'm ten minutes in and i wish I was dead. I can't believe it's the same director as the first one, there must have been fentanyl in his cocaine. It feels like it was made by someone whose friend had told them about the first movie but they never watched it (and also their friend was drunk when they watched it).

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/31/23

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Tobe Hooper

Director

Dennis Hopper

Lieutenant "Lefty" Enright

Caroline Williams

Vanita "Stretch" Brock

Bill Johnson

Leatherface "Bubba" Sawyer

Jim Siedow

Drayton Sawyer

Bill Moseley

"Chop-Top" Sawyer

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Rated: 1/5

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Nick Schager

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Irresistibly demented.

Rated: B+

Jun 30, 2005

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Walter Goodman

New York Times

No matter how adeptly Chainsaw 2 was put together, it would remain just another exploitation flick for fans who get a tingle from watching blades slash into flesh and innards peep out.

Rated: 2/5

May 21, 2003

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Mitchell Beaupre

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If you don’t want your Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies to end with a chainsaw fight, you should get checked out.

Rated: 6.5/10

Sep 23, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The chainsaw brood has become bumbling, incompetent, and laughable, focused intently on sudden scenes of intense brutality rather than the careful building of dread.

Rated: 2/10

Sep 8, 2020

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C.H. Newell

Father Son Holy Gore

Hooper successfully welds together the terrifying steel of Leatherface's chainsaw with a good dose of backwoods Texas humour.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 3, 2019

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Synopsis

Chainsaw-wielding maniac Leatherface (Bill Johnson) is up to his cannibalistic ways once again, along with the rest of his twisted clan, including the equally disturbed Chop-Top (Bill Moseley). This time, the masked killer has set his sights on pretty disc jockey Vanita "Stretch" Brock (Caroline Williams), who teams up with Texas lawman Lefty Enright (Dennis Hopper) to battle the psychopath and his family deep within their lair, a macabre abandoned amusement park.

Director: Tobe Hooper
Executive Producer: Henry Holmes, James Jorgensen
Screenwriter: L.M. Kit Carson
Production Co: Cannon Films
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.2M
Sound Mix: Surround

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