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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986)

โ€œAfter a decade of silence... the buzzz is back.โ€

5.7/10 ยท 1,065 votes 1h 40m r ComedyHorror

#62 of 63 films from 1986 #2592 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Tobe Hooper ยท Written by L.M. Kit Carson

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Overview

A radio host is victimised by the notorious cannibal family while a former Texas Marshal hunts them.

Cast

Caroline Williamsas Vanita 'Stretch' Brock
Dennis Hopperas Lieutenant 'Lefty' Enright
Bill Johnsonas Leatherface
Jim Siedowas The Cook
Bill Moseleyas Chop-Top
Lou Perrymanas L.G. McPeters
Ken Evert as Grandpa Sawyer
Harlan Jordanas Patrolman
Kirk Siscoas Detective
James N. Harrellas Cut-Rite Manager
Kinky Friedmanas Sports Anchorman
Barry Kinyonas Mercedes Driver
Chris Douridasas Gunner
Chris Douridasas Gunner

Facts

Release dateAugust 22, 1986
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresComedy, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$4,500,000
Box office$8,027,706 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0092076

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Questions

How long is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 1,065 votes, which places it #62 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 3%) and #2592 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 was directed by Tobe Hooper. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Poltergeist (1982), Lifeforce (1985).
Who stars in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2?
Caroline Williams as Vanita 'Stretch' Brock; Dennis Hopper as Lieutenant 'Lefty' Enright; Bill Johnson as Leatherface; Jim Siedow as The Cook; Bill Moseley as Chop-Top; Lou Perryman as L.G. McPeters.
What is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37239.

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