The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on MGM Plus. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 1,027 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Dennis Hopper — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is worth clearing space for. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A radio host is victimised by the notorious cannibal family while a former Texas Marshal hunts them. Dennis Hopper and Caroline Williams lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1986. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Dennis Hopper sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.