The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

Year: 1986

Runtime: 101 min

Language: English

Director: Tobe Hooper

HorrorComedy

In this gruesome and darkly comedic sequel, Leatherface and his clan of cannibals wreak havoc once more. This time, they target a beautiful radio DJ, Vanita "Stretch" Brock, who joins forces with a rugged Texas lawman to take down the bloodthirsty killer and his family in their twisted lair - an abandoned amusement park that's as eerie as it is deadly.

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1

Buzz and Rick's Journey Begins

Two high school seniors, Buzz and Rick, set off on an exciting road trip to the Texas-OU football showdown at the Dallas Cotton Bowl. Their carefree attitude and inebriated state lead them to drive recklessly down an empty Texas highway, filled with anticipation for the game.

Texas highway
2

Mischief on the Road

During their journey, Buzz and Rick engage in a series of mischievous pranks, one of which involves bullying a pickup truck driver they encounter. Their antics are light-hearted, but these actions foreshadow a more dangerous turn of events.

Texas highway
3

Radio DJ Takes Notice

Their pranks do not go unnoticed, as they attract the attention of a clever radio DJ named Vanita 'Stretch' Brock. She becomes the target of their escalating pranks over the airwaves, which sets the stage for a deadly encounter.

4

Chaos Unleashed

Buzz and Rick's car phone conversations with Stretch spiral into chaos, leading them to unwittingly attract the attention of the notorious killer, Leatherface. This chaotic interaction marks the beginning of a terrifying nightmare for the two friends.

5

Buzz's Gruesome Demise

In a shocking turn of events, Rick attempts to defend himself and Buzz with a firearm, but it fails to stop Leatherface. The encounter escalates rapidly, leading to Buzz's gruesome death at the hands of the chainsaw-wielding maniac.

6

A Car Crash and Tragedy

Following the violent encounter, the car crashes, resulting in Rick's death as well. The authorities soon arrive at the scene, left to piece together the tragic events surrounding the seemingly innocent seniors.

7

Lefty's Quest for Justice

Lieutenant Boude 'Lefty' Enright, a former Texas Ranger, arrives on the scene. As the uncle of previous victims, he is fueled by a desire for justice and has spent years investigating chainsaw murders across Texas, particularly linked to Leatherface.

8

Stretch's Recording

Lefty seeks out Stretch, knowing she possesses an audio tape of the horrific events at her radio show. He persuades her to air the tape during her night broadcast to awaken public awareness of Leatherface's terror.

Stretch's radio station
9

Bizarre Tests at the Hardware Store

In his quest for justice, Lefty conducts bizarre chainsaw tests in a local hardware store. Initially met with confusion, he manages to humor the staff as they witness his unorthodox methods of preparing for the confrontation.

Local hardware store
10

Chili Cook-Off Twist

Meanwhile, Drayton and his family celebrate their victory at a chili cook-off. Their joy is abruptly interrupted when Chop Top alerts them to stretch's broadcast of the gruesome tape, leading to a frantic response.

11

A Brutal Confrontation

Leatherface and Chop Top go after Stretch, leading to a violent confrontation just as Stretch attempts to escape. During this chaos, the death of L.G. occurs, showcasing the brutal reality of the family's gruesome existence.

12

Stretch's Daring Maneuver

Cornered by Leatherface, Stretch's charm unexpectedly saves her life. She decides to secretly follow the family back to their underground lair, a grotesque amusement park transformed into a chilling sanctuary.

Sawyer family's underground lair
13

Grim Discoveries and Capture

Lefty stalks the Sawyer family, executing a vengeful rampage in their lair. During this chaos, Stretch finds herself captured by Leatherface, facing a horrifying fate as she is adorned with L.G.'s skinned face.

Sawyer family's underground lair
14

The Nightmarish Dinner

Drayton discovers that Stretch has survived, leading to a macabre dinner filled with torment and terror. In a climactic moment, Lefty intervenes, rescuing Stretch from the clutches of the family just in time.

Sawyer family's lair
15

A Last Stand

As chaos ensues, Drayton uses a grenade taken from Nubbins' lifeless body, culminating in a devastating explosion that wipes out himself, Lefty, Leatherface, and Grandpa. Stretch ultimately emerges victorious, signaling the end of the twisted terror.

Abandoned amusement park

Last Updated: November 19, 2024 at 11:44

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