Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Spencer G — 28 Jan 2009

The last legitimately scary Friday the 13th and the first with Jason but no mask yet! More of the same, take it or leave it.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Spencer G on 28 Jan 2009.

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

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