Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Thomas O — 26 Oct 2015

Similar to the first in more ways than one but a hell of a lot scarier.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Thomas O on 26 Oct 2015.

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

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