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Friday the 13th Part 2
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Directed by Steve Miner. With Amy Steel, John Furey, Adrienne King.
6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFive 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…
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Release snapshot for Friday the 13th Part 2.
MoviHero lists May 1, 1981 as the release date for Friday the 13th Part 2. Steve Miner is the listed director. The listed cast includes Amy Steel as Ginny, John Furey as Paul, Adrienne King as Alice, Kirsten Baker as Terry. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 1, 1981
GenresHorror
Runtime1h 26m
DirectorSteve Miner
CastAmy Steel as Ginny, John Furey as Paul, Adrienne King as Alice, Kirsten Baker as Terry
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Friday the 13th Part 2 runs 1h 26m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.2/10 from 2,029 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary9/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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otherGinnyGinny in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), played by Amy Steel.Open character guide otherPaulPaul in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), played by John Furey.Open character guide otherAliceAlice appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1980-1981, portrayed by Adrienne King. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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