Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Lindsey D — 08 Jun 2012

'Friday The 13th: Part 2' is basically an identical retelling of the orginal film, only this time round it isn't nearly as good.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Lindsey D on 08 Jun 2012.

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

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