Directed by Tobe Hooper
Starring Dennis Hopper, Caroline Williams, Jim Siedow
Set 14 years after the original, TCM2 finds the family still up to no good. A late night DJ, Stretch (Williams), records an "accident" from a caller. Former Texas Ranger "Lefty" Enright (Hopper) has been investigating at least for the past year any and all leads of the cannibal family that he believes killed his niece and nephew (the original film). Stretch takes the tape to Lefty, who asks her to play it on the air to draw the family out. In doing so, the family sets its sights on her. Lefty is seeking vengeance, using Stretch at the bait. Chop-Top & Leatherface go to the radio station, and then lead Lefty back to their home. Who will be left standing this time around?
TCM2 has a much different tone and look then its predecessor. The original Texas Chainsaw Massacre is frightening, realistic, and very atmospheric. Part 2 has almost a parody approach to it, with a lot more humor and gore. Case in point, the poster that I included being a parody of The Breakfast Club poster.
The score is what makes the movie for me, as it adds a creepiness that I wouldn't find without it. The case is alright, with Hopper bringing a level of crazy to the movie, especially in the latter half. Dueling chainsaws, crazy cannibals, and some top-notch SFX make the second half worth seeing.
TCM is a franchise I've just gotten into recently, and one that I know gets progressively worse, according to the internet. I still plan on watching each movie, or at least attempting to. 6/10
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