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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2

1986·Movie
1h 40min·R

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos3
  • Nostalgia3

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting5

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

After a decade of silence... the buzzz is back.

A radio host is victimised by the notorious cannibal family while a former Texas Marshal hunts them.
Gore HorrorBlack ComedyOver-the-Top ViolenceCamp ClassicGrotesque VisualsSatirical EdgeSouthern Gothic80s HorrorEccentric Characters

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Questions about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2

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Where can I stream The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 legally?

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2?

1 h 40 min

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2?

Critics48
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 48 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 much the same way.

Was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$8 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 use?

Evil Cannot Comprehend GoodBloodier and GorierDoes This Remind You of Anything?Artistic License – CarsDual WieldingBroad StrokesFinal Girl"The Breakfast Club" Poster HomageDynamic EntryMugging the MonsterCharacterization Marches OnDeterminatorand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2, including Evil Cannot Comprehend Good, Bloodier and Gorier, Does This Remind You of Anything?.