Movies like Friday the 13th Part 2

This movie offers a raw and intense horror experience akin to Friday the 13th Part 2, showcasing a group of friends who fall prey to a family of cannibals. With its unsettling atmosphere and the infamous Leatherface, it's a seminal work that has deeply influenced the slasher genre.

Fans of supernatural elements in their slasher flicks will appreciate A Nightmare on Elm Street. The movie introduces the iconic Freddy Krueger, whose dream-haunting abilities add a unique twist to the genre. Engaging and terrifying, it's a must-watch for enthusiasts keen on a blend of reality and nightmarish fantasy.

Like Friday the 13th Part 2, Prom Night is built on a premise of revenge and murder, centered around a high school dance. With Jamie Lee Curtis leading the cast, this slasher flick delivers on both suspense and slayings.

Sharing the setting of a summer camp with Friday the 13th Part 2, Sleepaway Camp presents another chilling tale of murder and mayhem among camp counselors and attendees. Its notorious twist ending has made it a cult classic among horror aficionados.

Stepping away from the camp setting but retaining the slasher vibes, My Bloody Valentine provides a small-town backdrop where a miner returns to enact revenge during the annual Valentine's dance. It's a holiday-themed scare-fest that complements the Friday the 13th series.

Another horror film that deals with a killer returning to the scene of a past crime, The Prowler is a lesser-known gem that offers a similar tone and relentless villain as seen in Friday the 13th Part 2. It's noted for its special effects and gore, which are sure to please fans of the genre.

Echoing the camp setting and youth-centered horror, The Burning is reminiscent of Friday the 13th Part 2 with its tale of a summer camp gone horribly wrong. Its infamous 'raft massacre' scene alone makes it a memorable watch for fans of the genre.