But the saw... the saw is family. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Charlie as they descend into the unapologetically unhinged sequel that traded raw realism for outrageous satire in Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986). In this episode they unpack the radical tonal shift from the grim original to a black comedy, dissect the film's unforgettable set pieces, celebrate its outrageous practical effects, discuss the performances that helped turn the Sawyer family into horror icons, and why this once-divisive sequel has become a beloved cult favorite. Oh my achin’ banana! 📺

The last time we heard from Charlie was for our discussion on Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990).

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