Friday the 13th Part 2 Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		4.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		2.0
Overall		3.5

Friday the 13th Part 2 Blu-ray Movie Review

Paramount has re-released the cult favorite 1981 Horror franchise sequel 'Friday the 13th Part 2.' The disc includes essentially the same video and audio presentations from the Shout! Factory disc (only available in the massively impressive boxed set). It includes all of the extras from Paramount's 2009 disc, which this release otherwise improves upon. No new extras are included. This disc is, at time of publication, only available in Paramount's new six-disc, eight-film collection.

Friday the 13th Part 2 Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Paramount's 1080p transfer is essentially identical to the Shout! Factory release. Beyond the aspect ratio difference (1.78:1 here, 1.85:1 there) there is perhaps some minutia for anyone who wants to dig really deep, but superficially speaking, and simply comparing what appears on the screen, from normal viewing distances, there are no obvious alterations. Below is a cut-and-paste of the Shout! Factory review; it applies here:

This is another excellent presentation from Shout! Factory. Via a fresh 4K scan, Friday the 13th Part 2 looks every bit as good as its predecessor. Grain retention is steady and attractive. It's a bit more dense in some places as opposed to others, but there's never any serious fluctuation. Black levels lighten a bit in spots -- look at a scene at the 9:55 mark early in the film for an example -- but even there the effect is minimal. Mostly, and critically through the third act, blacks are tremendous: deep, absorbing, and true, a necessary and critical component to the movie's atmosphere. The small town down near Camp Crystal Lake early in the film, the same from the original film, reveals a gorgeous lay of the land. Sharp, effortless details and exciting colors are the norm, including natural greenery, a green pay phone, a red and blue Exxon sign, and even the gray pavement all appear perfectly accurate. The camp is alive with firm wooden details, terrific colors, and superior flesh tones in any light. Skin details are excellent, clothing definition is sure, and the grain holds steady throughout. Red blood is intense, wooden tones are true to color, and there's no room for disappointment. The print is meticulous and the encode is flawless. Like its predecessor, it's practically perfect.

Friday the 13th Part 2 Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

There is likewise little discernible difference between this Paramount DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack and the Shout! Factory disc. There are differences in bit rate and such, but just comparing with the ears yields no obvious change. Obviously this is not the same Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless soundtrack from Paramount's 2009 disc. Because the Shout! review is built around a comparison with the original 2.0 track that is not included here, that review is not reprinted below; please click here, however, to explore the essentials regarding the 5.1 soundtrack.

Friday the 13th Part 2 Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

This new Blu-ray release of Friday the 13th, Part II includes the same supplemental content found on the 2009 Paramount disc. Unfortunately, there are a number of extras -- two audio commentary tracks, deleted scenes, interviews, and additional trailers -- from the Shout! Factory release that are not included here. Below is a listing of what's included. Please click here for full reviews.

• Inside "Crystal Lake Memories"
• Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
• Lost Tales From Camp Blood Part II
• Jason Forever
• Original Theatrical Trailer

Friday the 13th Part 2 Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

For anyone who skipped on the Shout! set (why?) and wants to upgrade a well-loved 2009 edition, this is it. The video and audio presentations are excellent, though the Shout! disc is presented at the proper 1.85:1 aspect ratio. Recommended to anyone upgrading from 2009 and didn't want the full franchise Shout! package.