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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986 100 min United States of America R 18+
★5.2
Horror, Comedy
Director: Tobe Hooper
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Description
A radio host is victimised by the notorious cannibal family while a former Texas Marshal hunts them.
Budget:
$4.5M
US Gross:
$8.03M
Worldwide:
$8.03M
Starring
Dennis Hopper
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Caroline Williams
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Jim Siedow
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Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is widely recognized as a radical departure from the grounded, terrifying atmosphere of the 1974 original, shifting into an unapologetic black comedy and slasher parody. While the film has cultivated a dedicated cult following for its experimental tone and makeup effects, it remains sharply divisive due to its embrace of absurdity and erratic character behavior.
| Production | Tom Savini’s practical makeup effects and gore provide a high-quality, visceral visual centerpiece for the film. | |
| Originality | The film successfully establishes a distinct identity as a black comedy, distancing itself from the realistic horror of its predecessor. | |
| Acting | Carolyne Williams delivers a standout performance as the resourceful radio DJ Stretch, anchoring the chaotic narrative. | |
| Acting | Dennis Hopper's performance as Lefty is polarizing, with some viewing it as an entertaining, unhinged turn and others finding it nonsensical and inconsistent. | |
| Direction | The tonal shift from gritty realism to absurdist camp divides viewers, with some finding it a creative evolution and others viewing it as a disappointing, clownish parody. |