Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Jacob F — 12 May 2013

Jason made this whole damn film. ain't much better than the original, but the killer makes it.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Jacob F on 12 May 2013.

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

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