Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)

My rating - 7/10

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A late night talk show host get's annoyed when two idiot boys keep calling her while they're out on a road trip. Things take a turn when while live on air they are attacked by a chainsaw weilding madman and their demise is all recorded. After seeking help from a Texas ranger she finds herself a target of the insane killers.

With such a tough act to follow TCM 2 was always going to be a bit devisive. Thankfully it's gained a good reputation over the years and people seem to enjoy it now. I always did and found it to be a pretty good sequel. Going all out with the action and gore there's a lot to enjoy here.

The cast is great, the effects are quite nasty in places and leatherface is still an insane beast with his chainsaw. Dennis Hopper is fun to watch as the Texas ranger who has a personal vendetta against the family and there's even some fun humour to be found, especially from Choptop who's played by the wonderful Bill Moseley. Sure it's not as intense, scary or brutal as the original, but don't skip on this one if you're looking for some gory entertainment.

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