djtoell

Did Spielberg make a point of hiring enemies to direct episodes of his miniseries Taken?

DJ

rennervision

Well here's something I didn't know until today.

For the last 20 years I thought Chop Top was the hitchhiker from the first movie. But apparently in TCM2, the hitchhiker is the corpse they carry around called Nubbins. I believe that's Nubbins on the original TCM2 poster as well.

I guess Chop Top was in Vietnam, so he was unable to make an appearance in the first film. (But his performance in the sequel pretty much steals every scene away from Leatherface!)

I wonder if this is an official fact according to Tobe Hooper, or if fans have been saying it for decades and now it keeps getting repeated around like it's true? I would be interested in knowing if Hooper has gone on record saying that those were two different characters.

Ethan Halo

The corpse is called Nubbins, but that's only by the cook (Jim Siedow) in one throwaway line if I recall correctly, so it's probably just a term of affection. And I remember reading in Fangorias from the time of the film's release that the corpse is indeed the hitch-hiker and that Chop-Top only missed the first massacre due to his proud service on behalf of our country. I can't remember if that information came directly from Hooper, from the screenwriter L.M. Kit Carson, or from Bill Moseley or someone, but it did come from people involved in the film. (A bit of trivia: the corpse puppet was cast from the body of Moseley himself).
Nummins 4ever!

Buford T Pusser

I always knew Chop Top was a different person as the characters are nothing alike. I remember thinking it was the same guy for a few minutes and then figured it out.

rennervision

Yeah, but the scene that really convinced me it was the same guy was when Chop Top cut his own neck. It reminded me of when his brother cut himself while hitchhiking in the van. Obviously, they're both into that stuff I guess.

cerial442

The hitchhiker got ran over by the truck in the first film, and we saw him die. They are similar, but different characters.

Buford T Pusser

I blame the cook for their need to self-mutilate.


Or their lack of a mother. What happened to her anyway?

knewby

The Nubbins corpse is indeed the corpse of the "Hitchhiker" from the first film. In make-up artist Tom Savini's book "Grande Illusions 2" there is a chapter devoted to TCM2 and Savini himself says that the corpse is the hitchiker's and that they were brothers..............................Larry

Nesbit

I'd like to see a Chop Top in Vietnam movie.

gerrythedon

After 20 years, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 finally receives some respect - at least in the DVD department. This September, MGM will release the much-wished-for Special Edition DVD of the sequel to the most shocking film in the annals of American Cinema. Anybody who picked up HorrorHound #3 will be able to check out detailed information on the history of the film, including interviews with the cast and crew, rare memorabilia shots and info on this very DVD release - but we have something extra to those internet wanderers - Starting tomorrow, HorrorHound.com will be posting exclusive interview content from such stars as Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams and Lou Perryman - it's what you didn't read in HorrorHound! Until then, enjoy the first look at the DVD artwork for the upcoming TCM2 release - and pick up HorrorHound #3 today - stock is running out!

DVD cover: http://www.horrorhound.com/news_view.aspx?articleid=95

TomOpus

Sorry, just a few months late.... already being discussed HERE

dsa_shea

Whatever happened to that low budget Chop-Top movie "All American Massacre" that was filmed by Tobe Hooper's son?

Here's a link to a bit of information about this movie.
http://www.eofftv.com/a/all/all_amer...sacre_main.htm

L Chabert Lover

Sorry, my mistake. Already posted in another thread.

Buford T Pusser

I'll quote this post from the re-release thread:

gerrythedon

Since I'm picking up the new 2 disc of part 1, I'm also thinking of getting this DVD. [Rypro 525] How's part 2? Is It worth getting?

Julie Walker

Gerry, the film is a black comedy. So be prepared for high camp/quirky/outrageousness instead of a scare factor.

It does have some disturbing moments though like the introduction to Chop Top in the radio station. Bill Mosely is just so disturbingly great in the role,that you know something is 'off' when he shows up and manages to be funny and creepy.

So if you can handle twisted sick satire and enjoy dark humor. You may enjoy the film and get what it's going for.

Yet it is a love it or hate it film,so until you see it. It's impossible to know how you will react towards it.

Josh-da-man

I'm disappointed they didn't use the Breakfast Club poster for the DVD Cover.

The Monkees

Does anyone know the EXACT date of the release?

Rypro 525

wow, my name was used as adivise. Haven't really seen pt 2, but own each tcm dvd's (yeah, even a New Generation.)

gerrythedon

well since U replied to me on the other thread, regarding the first movie... Remember I've only seen the remake.

gerrythedon

thanks [JULIE].

Yeti4623

What a fantastically crappy new cover. These bozos will never, ever learn. Even the lone Dennis Hopper cover, is better than that.

dsa_shea

Let's bump this thread so people will quit posting in the other one. Now, does anyone know what happened to all American Massacre?

lcnickell

agreed, that new cover is very BAD.

Julie Walker

I think the cover is pretty good and that Leatherface image gives me the creeps.