The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2

1986

1h 40m

Horror

Comedy

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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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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Jun 30, 2005

B+

Irresistibly demented.

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Walter Goodman

New York Times

May 21, 2003

2/5

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.

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Jason Wood

BBC.com

Sep 26, 2001

3/5

Gratuitously violent, and none too subtle (it lacks the subversive qualities of the original) it's also undeniably funny, maniacally energetic fare with a liberal smattering of enjoyable set-pieces.

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Carson Timar

ClapperCast

10 hrs ago

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 has no love for the original film or interest in delivering something worthwhile.

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Sep 1, 2026

3.5/5

Manic and chaotic (complimentary), Tobe Hooper's TCM2 simultaneously honors and parodies the original film.

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

Aug 27, 2026

3/5

A manic sequel that unapologetically deviates from the tone of the original. Caroline Williams is a star and while the YA romance between Stretch and Leatherface never fully comes together, it is intriguing.

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Oaklee D

@ODie63 1 day ago

In theory it shouldn't work but in execution it works extremely well, whacky, campy with over the top gore, great performances. also a young Bill Moseley as chop top is a real highlight. Might just be my favourite film in the franchise.

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Rick S

@RT65904018 Oct 21, 2026

Absolutely garbage and trash. There is something very wrong with people who make this kind of movies.

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David G.

@RT25716413 Oct 19, 2026

Its worth the watch just for the novelty of it

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8bit V

@horrormike Oct 19, 2026

a comedic sequel to the 1974 original, saw some aspects of that in the original even if very little, this movie went more comedic but it works with the whole love interest while maintaining a simular atmosphere. it doesnt capture the same cinematography as the original but still enjoyable to see more storyline from the original. chop top portrayed by Bill Moseley does a fantastic job also was great to see the the cook (drayton sawyer) in it. RIP Jim Siedow. not as good as the original but still very enjoyable 4/5 or 8/10.

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tmooy T

@tmooythegoat Oct 14, 2026

That was so funny and so peak

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m S

@misslecommand Oct 10, 2026

oof. that was awful. awful in an amusing, ridiculous way, but awful nonetheless. 1 truly unsettling scene. the rest felt purposely silly.

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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
Producer: Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
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
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Surround

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