Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Michael A — 25 Sep 2013

Classic Movie, still catches me off guard sometimes.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Michael A on 25 Sep 2013.

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

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I was never scared at any point and thought Jason's kills were a laugh fest to be honest. I died of laughter when the wheelchair guy died. Go Jason…

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