So if I want the "uncut" version of TCM: The Next Generation...

[Marshall Crist Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Marshall Crist]

Watched the flat version of the 3D film. Nice change of pace from the torture-porn vibe of the previous two. Idiotic but enjoyable.

[Paul L Scholar of Sleaze Find all posts View Profile Close Paul L]

Acquired this (TCM: THE NEXT GENERATION) on Blu-ray earlier this week and may watch it tonight.

I've not seen it since the late 90s, and hated it then. I suspect that was partly because I was expecting something very different to what I watched. Let's see how it sits this go-round.

[stinty Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close stinty]

After a recent repeat viewing, TCM TNG is still, in my opinion, a bit rubbish. Yes, the whole series goes all over the place, but I like the fact that it has a number of different continuities, it just make the choices for storylines wider, rather than being tied into a single mythos. This may frustrate some, but I just see it as a quirk of the series. Would a single cohesive storyline have been nice, probably, but I just see them as 'Tales of a Chainsaw' told as different interpretations of the same story. This particular film I feel is one of the weakest, though its still entertaining, so that's what matters right? Hell, don't listen to me though, I like Texas Chainsaw 3D, nothing wrong with that one in my book.

[Paul L Scholar of Sleaze Find all posts View Profile Close Paul L]

After a recent repeat viewing, TCM TNG is still, in my opinion, a bit rubbish. Yes, the whole series goes all over the place, but I like the fact that it has a number of different continuities, it just make the choices for storylines wider, rather than being tied into a single mythos. This may frustrate some, but I just see it as a quirk of the series. Would a single cohesive storyline have been nice, probably, but I just see them as 'Tales of a Chainsaw' told as different interpretations of the same story. This particular film I feel is one of the weakest, though its still entertaining, so that's what matters right? Hell, don't listen to me though, I like Texas Chainsaw 3D, nothing wrong with that one in my book.

Yeah, having revisited it tonight, it (TCM: TNG) is, pretty much, shite. That said, I had some nostalgic fun and it's a damn sight better than the modern horror film (shall remain nameless) I had on in the background whilst working earlier this evening.

I have TCM: THE BEGINNING on BD someplace and I've never watched that one. I should give that disc a whirl soon!

[stinty Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close stinty]

I quite like TCM The Beginning, and it has R. Lee Ermey in it! That's enough in my book. I can't complain much about it, I bought it for 1 dollar in a chuck out bin. Some may say it earned its place there, but I say... Bargain!

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

Acquired this (TCM: THE NEXT GENERATION) on Blu-ray earlier this week and may watch it tonight.

I've not seen it since the late 90s, and hated it then. I suspect that was partly because I was expecting something very different to what I watched. Let's see how it sits this go-round.

You should try watching Butcher Boys, it's even crazier. It was clearly going to be Kim Henkel's TCM 5 movie, probably written when they were anticipating the mega bucks that the 4th one was going to generate for them. At least he had the good sense not to direct it himself.

[Lorne Marshall Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Lorne Marshall]

You should try watching Butcher Boys, it's even crazier. It was clearly going to be Kim Henkel's TCM 5 movie, probably written when they were anticipating the mega bucks that the 4th one was going to generate for them. At least he had the good sense not to direct it himself.

If anyone's curious, BUTCHER BOYS (which had long been unavailable) is now free to stream on Amazon Prime Video. I know the movie was also discussed in this years "31 Days of Horror" thread, but I thought it was more appropriate to post about it here.

[Randy G Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Randy G]

Not sure if I've chimed in on this thread yet but I'm surprised to find so much TCM 2 hate.

I love the original film and appreciated that TCM 2 did something different. I thought it balanced the horror and comedy elements much better than most films.

No where near as memorable or important than the first but fun.

The endless remakes have been genrally watchable but completely disposable. Leatherface from 2017 is the closest to a proper film of all the sequels, I wouldn't mind revisiting it.

[Darcy Parker Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Darcy Parker]

Not sure if I've chimed in on this thread yet but I'm surprised to find so much TCM 2 hate.

I love the original film and appreciated that TCM 2 did something different. I thought it balanced the horror and comedy elements much better than most films.

No where near as memorable or important than the first but fun.

The endless remakes have been genrally watchable but completely disposable. Leatherface from 2017 is the closest to a proper film of all the sequels, I wouldn't mind revisiting it.

I’ve never managed to finish TCM 2 simply because the attempted comedy is so unbearable. It is simply painful and just grinds on until I tap out.

[Scott Intellectual Carrot Find all posts View Profile Close Scott]

I'll throw my hat in the ring for TCM 2. It's a delirious over the top gory fun ball.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

I'll throw my hat in the ring for TCM 2. It's a delirious over the top gory fun ball.

I'm with you on this, I've always really enjoyed it.

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

Loved TCM 2 for a lot of years, and there are still some parts of it I appreciate, but I got rid of my copy a few years back when I realized I now find it unwatchable.

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

I waited 11 long years from reading the multiple orgasm review of TCM 2 in Starburst until seeing it due to Cannon shelving it after the BBFC wanted so many cuts that it would no longer be coherant. So to say it was bewildering on first watch would be an understatement. But I grew to love it, especially Jim Siedow. I did find Chop Top way too much to take in the first instance. The love for the third one from some quarters is a bit of a mystery to me, I first saw the R rated version and was extremely underwhelmed. The subsequent releases of more complete versions are better, but I assume it was still miles away from Jeff Burr's intention. The comic adaptation was better, presumably closer to Schow's script even if the art style completely changed after the first issue. I love watching Ken Foree as much as the next man, but his survival still annoys the shit out of me.

[Vincent Dawn Jr Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Vincent Dawn Jr]

I recall as a little kid seeing the Breakfast Club inspired TCM 2 poster art, and not knowing what to make of it. It looked ghastly and scary, but I don't think I grasped the concept of "parody" at that point in my mental development. It wasn't until many years later that I actually saw the film, at which point I was a HUGE fan of the original. I, like some of you have mentioned, was disappointed initially at the goofy comedic aspects, but I've grown to like, not love, it. It's watchable mostly because of Caroline Williams.

I keep trying to tell you folks that TCM: the Matthew McConaughey Generation is all right, all right, all right. Y'all need to give that another go!

[Randy G Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Randy G]

TCM 3 is available to stream via one of my cable subs, should give it a gander.