Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Scotty P — 15 May 2011

The villainous character of Jason and his tragic legacy make this film even better than the original.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Scotty P on 15 May 2011.

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

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