Friday the 13th Part 2
“The body count continues...”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-17
Top Cast
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Amy Steel
Ginny
John Furey
Paul
Adrienne King
Alice
Kirsten Baker
Terry
Stuart Charno
Ted
Warrington Gillette
Jason
Walt Gorney
Crazy Ralph
Marta Kober
Sandra
Tom McBride
Mark
Bill Randolph
Jeff
Lauren-Marie Taylor
Vickie
Russell Todd
Scott
Betsy Palmer
Mrs. Voorhees
Cliff Cudney
Max
Jack Marks
The Cop
Jerry Wallace
The Prowler
David Brand
Extra Counselor
China Chen
Extra Counselor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 19, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
17.38x
+$20.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Miner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Kurz
- Original Score
- Harry Manfredini
- Original Title
- Friday the 13th Part 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.7M
- Production Studios
- Georgetown Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Miner
Ron Kurz, Victor Miller
Harry Manfredini
Peter Stein
Susan E. Cunningham
Steve Miner, Lisa Barsamian, Tom Gruenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Kurz
Screenplay
Steve Miner
Director
Susan E. Cunningham
Editor
Cliff Cudney
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Miner
Producer
Peter Stein
Director of Photography
Virginia Field
Production Design
Harry Manfredini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Frightening Scenes • Nudity • Sexual Content • Violence
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Friday the 13th Part 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Friday the 13th Part 2 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.
Who directed Friday the 13th Part 2?
Friday the 13th Part 2 was directed by Steve Miner.
Who stars in Friday the 13th Part 2?
The principal cast of Friday the 13th Part 2 includes Amy Steel, John Furey, Adrienne King, Kirsten Baker, Stuart Charno.
When was Friday the 13th Part 2 released and how long is it?
Friday the 13th Part 2 was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Friday the 13th Part 2?
Friday the 13th Part 2 had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $21.7M at the worldwide box office (17.38 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Friday the 13th Part 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Friday the 13th Part 2 was composed by Harry Manfredini.
Is Friday the 13th Part 2 based on a book or true story?
Friday the 13th Part 2 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Victor Miller".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friday the 13th Part 2?
Friday the 13th Part 2 holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).