Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Zach M — 29 Oct 2011

Teens get sliced up real good and Jason is clumsy. Who cares?!

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Zach M on 29 Oct 2011.

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

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