Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Travis C — 27 Jul 2008

The first film Jason was the primary killer in and it should have been the last.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Travis C on 27 Jul 2008.

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

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