The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1986, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is a comedy and horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 101 minutes. “After a decade of silence... The buzzz is back!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dozen years after the original massacre, a couple of yuppies are attacked by Leatherface while calling into a local radio show, blasting their ghastly murders over the airways. Fed up with the inaction from local law enforcement, Lt. “Lefty” Enright decides to go rogue and sets out to finally put an end to the terror which has been gripping his community.
Who’s in it. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 stars Dennis Hopper as Lieutenant 'Lefty' Enright, Caroline Williams as Vanita 'Stretch' Brock, Bill Johnson as Leatherface and Jim Siedow as The Cook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)?
- In US, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is available to stream on MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 worth watching?
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2?
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 stars Dennis Hopper, Caroline Williams, Bill Johnson, Jim Siedow and Bill Moseley.
- When was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 released?
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.