The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
Seen it?1986 | 100 min | Horror, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or Evil Dead II, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A radio host is victimised by the notorious cannibal family while a former Texas Marshal hunts them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$8 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 209K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tobe Hooper
- Dennis HopperLieutenant 'Lefty' Enright
- Caroline WilliamsVanita 'Stretch' Brock
- Jim SiedowDrayton Sawyer / "The Cook"
- Bill MoseleyRobert Sawyer / "Chop Top"
- Bill JohnsonBubba Sawyer / Leatherface
- Bob ElmoreBubba Sawyer / Leatherface
- Tom MorgaBubba Sawyer / Leatherface
- Lou PerrymanL.G. McPeters
- Ken Evert Grandpa Sawyer
- Barry KinyonBuzz