Mean Eyed Cat

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"In 1986, native Texan Tobe Hooper directed Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, a black comedy follow-up to its harrowing and terrifying predecessor. In the film, Dennis Hopper’s character, Lieutenant “Lefty” Enright, visits a chainsaw store called Cut Rite Chain Saws. The hardware store is owned by the crazed and cannibalistic Hewitt family, the antagonists throughout the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series. This storefront is currently the bar Austinites know as the Mean Eyed Cat. In addition to booze, patrons can get a taste of film history by ordering from their on-site barbecue restaurant, Metcalf BBQ. Takeout orders can be placed in person. The bar is open for on-site services." - Marisa Mirabal