Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by David F — 12 Nov 2009

Not a particualrly convincing Jason in this one......

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by David F on 12 Nov 2009.

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

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By Dylan F (275) on 18 Oct 2017

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The introduction of Jason, some quality kills and a solid cast make it well worth watching. It more than lives up to the original…

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