Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Tyler J — 14 Jan 2017

A good introduction to Jason as the franchise's primary villain.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Tyler J on 14 Jan 2017.

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

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