Friday The 13th: Part II (HBO)

About Friday The 13th: Part II (HBO)

"Friday the 13th: Part II" is a 1981 American slasher film directed by Steve Miner. It is a sequel to 1980's "Friday the 13th". The plot follows Jason Voorhees, who becomes the killer in this film, as he begins stalking a group of counselor trainees living at the training grounds next to his abandoned camp Crystal Lake. The film became a financial success, cementing itself as a slasher classic.

Making / Production

Steve Miner, having worked on the original film as an associate producer, took the directorial reigns for Part II. Writers Ron Kurz and Phil Scuderi worked intricately to create a continuity from the first film and introduce Jason as a more significant character. The film was primarily shot in Connecticut in late 1980 to mimic the New Jersey setting of the first film.

Actors

• Amy Steel as Ginny Field - Shows a phenomenal skill in portraying the smart and resourceful protagonist.
• John Furey as Paul Holt - Plays the role of the head counselor with authority and conviction.
• Adrienne King as Alice Hardy - Returns from the first movie, continuing her terrified and haunted performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• While the iconic hockey mask did not appear until the third installment, in this film, Jason wears a sack over his head as his mask.
• Adrienne King's screen time was reduced due to a stalker problem she had in real life after the success of the original film.
• The final climax scene was heavily edited down by MPAA to avoid an X rating.

Awards

While "Friday the 13th: Part II" didn't win any major awards, it is widely regarded as a classic in the horror genre.

Quotes

• "You can last all night? You can't even last two minutes with me!" - Sandra
• "Hey, Ted. Where the hell's the corkscrew?" - Jeff
• "I don't want to scare anyone, but I'm going to give it to you straight about Jason." - Paul

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Harry Manfredini, who also scored the first film.
• Manfredini's musical cues give the film a chilling atmosphere, with the signature "chi, chi, chi; ha, ha, ha" heard throughout.