Review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) by Danny K — 10 Sep 2013

Favorite slasher flick of the 80's 2 thumbs up.

This review of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) was written by Danny K on 10 Sep 2013.

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

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By Dylan L (125) on 09 Oct 2018

I was never scared at any point and thought Jason's kills were a laugh fest to be honest. I died of laughter when the wheelchair guy died. Go Jason…

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I give this movie one thing. It's not f**king horrible like the second Nightmare on Elm Street movie. But isn't good…

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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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Neat Sequel It’s a fun horror film, I think that’s all that Friday The 13th needs…

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