Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
A new generation of counselors discovers the chilling, gritty truth of a pulpy, suspenseful legend.
Five years after the horrible bloodbath at Camp Crystal Lake, new counselors roam the area, not sensing the ominous lurking presence that proves that the grisly legend is real.
How intense is Friday the 13th Part 2?
Friday the 13th Part 2 is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Friday the 13th Part 2 feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Friday the 13th Part 2
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Is Friday the 13th Part 2 for you?
Is Friday the 13th Part 2 scary?
Yes, properly. Friday the 13th Part 2 is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Friday the 13th Part 2 gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Friday the 13th Part 2 sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Friday the 13th Part 2 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Friday the 13th Part 2?
Friday the 13th Part 2 runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream Friday the 13th Part 2?
Friday the 13th Part 2 is streaming on Paramount+.
Does Friday the 13th Part 2 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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