Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Anthony E — 21 Jan 2009

In the final third Steve Miner shows that Lake Placid wasnt a complete fluke.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Anthony E on 21 Jan 2009.

Friday the 13th Part 2 has generally received mixed reviews.

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