The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (Tobe Hooper) - September 11,2012

[zafisher94]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

I thought the 2006 TCM: The Beginning was the nastiest gore for gore's sake kind of film - I felt so bad for the friend I subjected this to - he liked horror films, but I can tell even in the theatrical R-rated version, the gore was very oft-putting and just outright disgusted him (we went to another movie after that - a comedy)

maybe it's just me, but I've never been put off by gore. I find, especially in a movie called The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, that gore should be expected (although the element that made the original so great is it's incredible lack of gore). But none the less, there are 2 ways you can take a horror film with gore, either really more on the imagination and show little gore or only where appropriate, or hold nothing back and show the gory and gruesome details with in-your face carnage. I enjoy both, of course it all depends on the film. I thought in that film it worked well.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by zafisher94

maybe it's just me, but I've never been put off by gore. I find, especially in a movie called The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, that gore should be expected (although the element that made the original so great is it's incredible lack of gore). But none the less, there are 2 ways you can take a horror film with gore, either really more on the imagination and show little gore or only where appropriate, or hold nothing back and show the gory and gruesome details with in-your face carnage. I enjoy both, of course it all depends on the film. I thought in that film it worked well.

I felt though the movie was really mean spirited and utterly nihilistic - which is sort of the point of the TCM films, but still, the film really pushed the extremities - I guess we weren't really prepared for how violent this really was, personally I don't mind the gore, but when the other person who's watching it with me isn't enjoying it, I feel like it's my fault for subjecting it to him. (and to my knowledge my friend never got around to seeing the full unrated cut of the film which went even further in the gore department)

[zbinks]

Amazon.com preorder up

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 Blu-ray

[HorrorFan71]

SWEET

I manually typed it in and nothing came up,so I followed the link..and BAM!!..there it was in all its gory goodness!!..thanks for the link!!

Also,I see its only $12,so I hope they did a proper transfer on it

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by zbinks

Yes, but, for what it's worth, imdb.com lists four cuts for TCM 2. The 89 minute version is what was released on DVD in the US previously.

Runtime: 89 min | USA: 100 min (director's cut) | USA: 111 min (Digitally Remastered Collector's Edition) | Hong Kong: 100 min (uncut version)

Actually, my Gruesome edition DVD states it was 101 minutes after taking a look at ti. Still, if IMDB is to be believed, there is another 10 minutes or so of footage cut from the DVD release.

[benricci]

Originally Posted by HorrorFan71

Also,I see its only $12,so I hope they did a proper transfer on it

I've seen this on the big screen a few times recently (35 mm prints), and it never looked good. As long as the transfer is faithful to the film, I'm happy. I'm not expecting this to look too clean.

[Cat III]

Hell yes! This is one I've been hoping for for awhile. I'm not really sure if it's a good movie or how much I even like it, but there's no denying the utter weirdness of it. It completely sidestepped my expectations and it was never boring. It's not one to be overlooked.

Oh, and it comes out on my birthday. How convenient.

[HorrorFan71]

Originally Posted by benricci

I've seen this on the big screen a few times recently (35 mm prints), and it never looked good. As long as the transfer is faithful to the film, I'm happy. I'm not expecting this to look too clean.

Yeah,me either..I dont mind a little grain,especially in horror films..but the dvd (gruesome edition) I have,doesnt look horrible,but there is definately lots of room for improvement

[saginawjuggalo]

TCM2 along with The Funhouse, Jeepers Creepers, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Night of the Living Dead (1990), Pet Sematary, They Live, and The Walking Dead S2 the next few mouths will be beyond awesome

... but not so awesome once my pockets are lighter

[ThatMovieNerd]

With this added to a Bluray release, along with Halloween (2,3,4,5), Night of the Living Dead (1990), Terror Train, The Funhouse, They Live, Reanimator, Killer Clowns from Outer Space, Walking Dead s2, & JAWS (just to name a few of many more to come), I feel like I need a second job just to buy movies....

Need to start writing up a Christmas/holiday list quick

[zafisher94]

Hopefully we'll get releases soon for Leatherface and TCM: The Beginning...and for completist sake...TCM: TNG

[TNAJason]

Originally Posted by zafisher94

Hopefully we'll get releases soon for Leatherface and TCM: The Beginning...and for completist sake...TCM: TNG

Agreed on the 1st 2,I always enjoyed all the TCM movies,however I try to ignore that 3rd title,just never want to watch that turd again or pay for or waste a wish-list gift on it.
I just hope the Gruesome Edition DVD extras are included on this. Just a transfer that isn't artificially enhanced in anyway,and all those extras and I'll be a happy camper.

[Nyle]

They should release a TCM boxset. I already have the 2003 remake on Blu-ray.

[TNAJason]

Originally Posted by Nyle

They should release a TCM boxset. I already have the 2003 remake on Blu-ray.

Well I doubt MGM would allow TCM 2 to be included in a Box Set,and Warner isn't very big on releasing Horror Franchise Sequels lately. They still haven't released or even announced the remaining NOES sequels(4-7),they released the More Popular TCM Remake,but not the Remake's Prequel nor Leatherface:TCM 3,however they have started releasing several catalogs in 1 swoop,but I still don't see a box set happening. But Warner owns them all except for TCM 2(MGM) and the worst of them all-TCM:TNG(think Sony owns this) but there wasn't a Blade Box Set so I would be very surprised to ever see a TCM Box Set,but not shocked-because hardly anything shocks me anymore,but I'd be surprised.

[Forever Knight]

Originally Posted by zafisher94

Hopefully we'll get releases soon for Leatherface and TCM: The Beginning...and for completist sake...TCM: TNG

It has been availible for years here in Canada.

[Nyle]

Originally Posted by Forever Knight

It has been availible for years here in Canada.

I think it's missing the special features from the DVD

[Kentai]

Love me some TCM2, so this'll be a day one purchase.

Too bad they're still going with that ugly 'Gruesome Edition' cover instead of the classic "Breakfast Club" spoof. Ah, well, if that's the worst thing about this release, I'll live.

[Leterface]

Originally Posted by TNAJason

,,,Warner owns them all except for TCM 2(MGM) and the worst of them all-TCM:TNG(think Sony owns this),,,

Do Warner now own the rights for the first original TCM?
If they do, and release it, why couldn't they release TCM 3 in the same wave, can't wait for that one, the last one missing from the series (from the ones I care of). I'm happy with the Canadian BD of Beginning.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Originally Posted by Forever Knight

It has been availible for years here in Canada.

Originally Posted by Nyle

I think it's missing the special features from the DVD

Yeah, I can account for that. I bought it at a FYE and it has no features. But the Canadian version of the remake has the features ported over from the two disc set.

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by Leterface

Do Warner now own the rights for the first original TCM?
.

Warner going to release The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - 40th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray on October 2nd.Nothing on TCM3 tho.