Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, The (1986)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is an American horror film of the "Grindhouse" slasher subgenre and also includes elements of dark comedy. It is second installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre film series. The movie was directed by franchise creator Tobe Hooper with a script written by L.M. Kit Carson. It was produced by Cannon Films and distributed through MGM. The film premiered in the United States on August 22nd, 1986.

Notes & Trivia

 * The tagline to this film is, "After a decade of silence... The buzzz is back!".


 * The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 was first released to DVD (region 1) on August 1st, 2000 by MGM. The "Gruesome Edition" of the movie was issued on October 10th, 2006 and featured audio commentary by director Tobe Hooper as well as commentary by actors Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams and special effects makeup creator Tom Savini.


 * Actor Jim Siedow is the only cast member from the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to return for the sequel.


 * To prepare for his drunken scene with Caroline Williams, actor Dennis Hopper would spin around multiple times in a circle to get himself sufficiently wide-eyed and dizzy.


 * Although his character wears a wig throughout most of the movie, actor Bill Moseley had to shave his head for the metal plate appliances. Moseley still owns the costume he wore in the film as well as his character's lighter and one of the metal coat hangers that Chop-Top used to scratch his head.


 * Director Tobe Hooper makes a cameo appearance as a man at Lefty Enright's hotel. He can be seen throwing a beer can at a group of revelers as Caroline Williams approaches the door.