Friday the 13th, Part 2

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SkyRo P "Friday the 13th Part 2," released in 1981, continues the saga that began with the original film and introduces the horror icon Jason Voorhees. However, Jason's character often feels disjointed and lacking a coherent backstory. While he begins his reign of terror at a summer camp, his journey eventually leads him to outlandish settings, including outer space, which adds to the confusion surrounding his character. One of the fundamental issues with this film—and the franchise as a whole—is the absence of a "final girl." Iconic horror films typically feature a central survivor who embodies resilience, such as Nancy with Freddy Krueger, Laurie with Michael Myers, and Sydney with Ghostface. This lack of a strong protagonist diminishes the impact of the narrative and makes it less memorable compared to its contemporaries. While Jason Voorhees has become a recognizable figure in horror, the "Friday the 13th" franchise often feels less impactful or memorable than others. The film’s continuity with the original is shaky at best, and it lacks standout moments besides the recurring theme of Jason targeting couples during intimate moments—a trope that quickly becomes predictable. Overall, "Friday the 13th Part 2" is a lackluster entry in the franchise. While it’s essential for those wanting to follow the series, it doesn’t offer a cohesive storyline or compelling character development. The film falls flat, making it difficult to engage with or revisit, especially when compared to other beloved horror classics. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/18/25 Full Review Logan R One of the best in the series. I still find this one the scariest. Good final girl in Ginny. When she arrives home from the bar that scene still gives me the creeps Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/25 Full Review Alexander S Friday the 13th: Part 2 is where the fun finally begins for Jason Voorhees. The franchise starts to expend the horror fun factor with all the scares, dumb teenagers having gruesome kills. Nothing to expect an astonishing story. It’s a decent treat for horror fans. Grading: B- Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/25 Full Review João V Esse filme é legal. Esse filme consegue estabelecer a ameaça do Jason, e o filme é bem executado. Pena que as mortes tiveram censura Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/25 Full Review Audience Member This is a great slasher. It has the perfect slashery vibes. Ki ki ki ma ma ma, gotta love it. The kills are great. They are creative and varied throughout the movie. The tension holds the entire time. It is shot and edited perectly to create that feeling of dread, aided by the score and Jason's theme. It paces well. We learn more about Jason, but without some boring flashbacks or monologues. This is pre- mask and he does not look as intimidating with the bag. Amy Steel is amazing as the Final Girl, Ginny. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/25 Full Review Tyler B Jason is the main antagonist for the first time in this sequel. Later in the series he gets better at what he does. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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