Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Luke L — 29 Dec 2016

A weird sequel to a embarrassing film just a year earlier but with jason.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Luke L on 29 Dec 2016.

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

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