Friday the 13th, Part II

About Friday the 13th, Part II

Friday the 13th, Part II (released in 1981) is a horror-slasher film and a sequel to "Friday the 13th". It was directed by Steve Miner and is notable for being the first film to introduce Jason Voorhees, the killer who would become the mascot of the series, as the main antagonist.

The plot is set five years after the gruesome massacre that occurred in the previous film, now Camp Crystal Lake stands abandoned. Ginny Field and Paul Holt open a counselor training center near Crystal Lake, the home of the notorious killer Jason Voorhees, who emerges from his long slumber to wreak havoc among the new inhabitants.

Making / Production

Directed by Steve Miner in his directorial debut and produced by Frank Mancuso, Jr., the sequel was shot on a budget of approximately $1.25 million and went on to gross over $21.7 million at the box office.

Actors

• Amy Steel as Ginny Field - Her notable performance showed exceptional courage and wit as she battled against the antagonist.
• John Furey as Paul Holt - He delivered a commanding performance as the well-intentioned but ill-fated training center operator.
• Adrienne King as Alice Hardy – She reprises her role from the original film, convincingly portraying fear and vulnerability.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first film where Jason Voorhees appears as the killer. In the original film, his mother, Pamela Voorhees, was the killer.
• The character of Jason is also seen wearing a sack over his head. He would not get his signature hockey mask until the third film.

Awards

While Friday the 13th, Part II did not win any awards, it remains a seminal entry in the slasher film genre and has a dedicated fanbase that continues to praise the film.

Quotes

• "Jason was my son, and today is his birthday..." - Pamela Voorhees
• "I don't want to scare anyone, but I'm going to give it to you straight about Jason." - Paul Holt

Music, Soundtrack

• Original Score by Harry Manfredini - He returns from the first film to deliver another chilling soundtrack that perfectly compliments the film's eerie atmosphere.