Friday the 13th Part 2

Friday the 13th Part 2

Year: 1981

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Steve Miner

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As a group of naive teenage hopefuls arrive at Camp Crystal Lake for a pre-season training session, they're regaled with eerie tales of Jason Voorhees, a boy who met a tragic end in the lake's waters. But when gruesome murders start claiming the lives of those around them, it becomes clear that Jason's legend has taken on a deadly life of its own.

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Timeline – Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
Trace every key event in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Alice's Nightmare

Two months after the brutal massacre at Crystal Lake, Alice wakes up from a nightmare about Mrs. Voorhees' decapitation. Trying to regain her composure, she calls her mother and decides to make herself a cup of tea.

Two months after the massacre
2

The Fridge Horror

While preparing her tea, Alice opens the fridge only to discover Mrs. Voorhees' severed head inside. This shocking reveal is cut short as Alice is attacked and stabbed in the head with an ice pick by an unseen assailant.

Alice's home
3

Return to Crystal Lake

Five years later, a new group of young adults arrives at Crystal Lake for counselor training. They are warned by Crazy Ralph about the dangers surrounding the infamous site, but they dismiss his warnings as mere superstition.

Five years later Crystal Lake
4

Paul's Warning

At camp, the leader Paul explains the seriousness of their duties and shares the tragic story of Jason Voorhees, who drowned in the lake. He reassures the counselors that Jason is dead while dismissing the rumors of his possible survival.

Counselor training camp
5

Into the Woods

During a campfire story, Paul recounts the history of Jason and his mother's infamous past. The counselors grow uneasy as a masked prankster suddenly appears, leading to a mix of fear and disbelief about Jason's existence.

Campfire
6

Forbidden Camp Exploration

Jeff and Sandra sneak away to explore the abandoned Camp Crystal Lake. Their adventure is cut short when a local policeman catches them trespassing and returns them to camp, but not before spotting a shadowy figure.

Camp Crystal Lake
7

The Policeman's Fate

While investigating a strange noise in the woods, the local policeman encounters the masked figure and is brutally murdered with a claw hammer. His horrific demise sets a dark tone for the events to unfold.

Nearby cabin
8

Teri's Tragic Swim

While the majority of campers are out partying, Teri decides to go for a swim. Her fun turns to horror when she discovers her boyfriend Scott has been killed while she was distracted.

Crystal Lake
9

Vicki's Fatal Search

As Vicki seeks to impress Mark, she fails to notice the mounting danger around them. After finding Jeff and Sandra brutally slain in the cabin, Vicki is attacked and killed by the unknown assailant.

Cabin
10

The Bloody Discovery

Upon returning to the camp, Ginny and Paul discover the area in disarray with blood-covered beds and dead bodies. Ginny is horrified to see Crazy Ralph's corpse revealing the escalating terror from the unknown attacker.

Camp main cabin
11

A Desperate Escape

Ginny flees into the woods, desperately trying to escape the killer. She stumbles upon an eerie cabin that houses a dark secret, realizing that Jason Voorhees is haunting the woods and seeking vengeance.

Jason's cabin
12

The Confrontation

After discovering a chilling altar dedicated to Pamela Voorhees, Ginny uses her knowledge of psychology to momentarily deceive Jason. However, the mask reveals the horrifying truth, turning the encounter deadly.

Jason's cabin
13

Final Showdown

In the ensuing battle, Ginny manages to stab Jason, believing she has killed him. However, the joy of survival is short-lived as they uncover the terrifying truth about his existence and the night is far from over.

Jason's cabin
14

The Unexpected Encounter

As Ginny recovers from her encounter, she finds solace in the belief that Jason is dead. That security is shattered when Jason breaks through the window, dragging her back into the horror she thought she had escaped.

Morning after Camp cabin
15

A Haunting Legacy

Even after the chaos, Ginny awakens in an ambulance with no recollection of the previous night. The final scene reveals Mrs. Voorhees' mummified head, hinting that Jason is still out there, leaving a legacy of terror behind.

Ambulance

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