Final Destination Bloodlines

Sets things up, delivers specularly, and stays within a reasonable time limit. You don’t have to be The Godfather to be a 10/10

did not expect this to be the best film in the franchise but boy was I wrong. RIP Tony Todd

'Final Destination Bloodlines' is unexpectedly terrific. I watched the original five movies two months ago and highly enjoyed the first flick, though the subsequent follow-ups weren't the best (though I did like 'Final Destination 5'). This is the best sequel, no doubt.

What I wanted going in was mindless fun and cool deaths. For me, it ticked both of those boxes with full conviction. I think I gained entertainment from every offing, which is pleasing. They are very nicely done, rather creative too. I'm sure the plot has holes, but honestly... "we don't care".

The cast are all pleasing, there isn't anyone who blew me away or anything but I did really enjoy those onscreen here. Kaitlyn Santa Juana is the standout, but Gabrielle Rose, Richard Harmon and the rest (I see you, Teo Briones of 'Chucky') are all good value. The special effects are satisfying, as well.

I will state that the film is possibly more funny than I think it intends to be, which isn't a bad thing whatsoever for me but I did sense it wasn't quite intending to be as amusing as it is in parts; even if they are, of course, going for laughs still. Maybe I'm wrong. All's well that ends well, either way.

I'd rank this higher than the original. There isn't much in it, but this does narrowly outdo that one in my opinion. Kudos to all involved, because this release could've easily went down like a lead balloon (that sounds like a plot for one of these films; I want compo if that's what FD7 turns out to be, New Line Cinema).

Good Comeback for the franchise , it's been 14 years and this one feels fresh.
The franchise really takes its extremely brutal deaths to an entirely different level , it delivers gory, inventive kills & a fresh twist for fans and some fun callbacks to previous traumatic deaths, a surprising amount of heart and laughter .

Now I'm paranoid living my life .

Love the movie. Big fan of the whole franchise and this movie didn’t disappoint! Loved all the deaths and as a person watching all of them many times I could also predict deaths that are coming. Poor aunt Jenna or what was her name. Her whole family died in one week.

I've always enjoyed watching these

What an amazing movie!!! I still prefer 5 but this one is top 2!!

“Final Destination: Bloodlines” marks the comeback of one of the most creative horror franchises in recent memory—with a surprisingly fresh kick. Instead of leaning on nostalgia and repeating old formulas, the movie totally gets the DNA of the series—constant tension, outrageous suspense, and that weirdly funny catharsis that comes from gore—and reworks it into a tightly written story that breathes new life into the concept without betraying the original spirit. It may start off in familiar territory, but it quickly twists the rules, flips expectations, and most importantly: delivers one of the most fun and intense horror rides in recent years.

The plot centers around Stefani (Kaitlyn Santa Juana), a college student who starts having vivid nightmares about a disaster that happened decades ago—a fancy restaurant collapse in the ‘60s during an event her grandmother (Brec Bassinger) attended. Right from the jump, the movie plays with the idea of a “premonition” in a clever way—this time, the initial incident isn’t a vision of the future, but more like a trauma passed down through generations, almost genetic. That’s where “Bloodlines” drops its smartest twist: the fate that was dodged by that ancestral premonition is still echoing into the present, and Death itself is back to settle the score—a bitter cosmic force that doesn’t forget, and definitely doesn’t forgive.

That intergenerational link gives the movie a deeper emotional core than most entries in the series. For the first time, a protagonist’s survival is directly tied to choices made long before she was even born, turning what could’ve been just another race against the clock into a tragic, inevitable puzzle. The script does a great job expanding the “Final Destination” universe without relying on cheap fan service, making it easy for newcomers to get into the lore. The subtle retcons made to the timeline are actually smart and coherent, giving the sense that everything’s always been connected to the Skyview event—a long-forgotten domino finally tipping over.

But let’s be real—when it comes to “Final Destination,” we’re all here for the deaths. And on that front, “Bloodlines” delivers everything you could hope for—and then some. The restaurant scene is a gruesome spectacle that easily holds its own against the franchise’s biggest set pieces, like the highway log truck crash or the bridge collapse in the fifth film. Directors Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky orchestrate the chaos with masterful layering: from the glass floor cracking under pressure, to the rogue elevator, to a burning old lady, to the entire building folding like a concrete accordion—it all unravels with breakneck pacing and a brutal elegance that’s impossible to look away from. It’s the kind of scene that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go, while making you laugh, wince, and maybe even clap—probably with a little guilt.

What really makes the movie shine, though, is how it plays with our familiarity with the series. The tension game is non-stop: you know something’s going to happen—you just never know when or how. That’s taken to another level in the MRI scene, one of the most nerve-wracking moments in the entire franchise. It’s a masterclass in suspense, where mundane details turn into death traps, and a casual convo is suddenly a countdown to mayhem. The whole sequence is so cleverly executed and uncomfortable that it instantly earns a spot among modern horror’s best scenes. And the creativity doesn’t stop there—other deaths include everything from a basic piercing to a trash collection gone wrong, proving the franchise’s twisted imagination is far from dried up.

On a technical level, the film is miles ahead of most horror reboots. The direction is sharp without being over-the-top, and the sound design—which is crucial for making the death traps work—hits with surgical precision. The soundtrack knows exactly when to step in or fade away, and the mix of practical and digital effects is seamless enough that the impact never feels fake. Leading the cast, Stefani really stands out—she’s got presence, emotional weight, and holds her own from start to finish. Tony Todd’s return as William Bludworth, in what’s said to be his final appearance, is quiet but full of meaning—an elegant and mysterious goodbye, fitting for the embodiment of Death he’s always played.

“Final Destination: Bloodlines” is, above all, proof that mainstream horror doesn’t have to be dumb or shallow. It understands the deal with the audience: deliver tension, surprise, blood, and that wickedly fun energy that borders on catharsis. But it goes further, building a mythology that respects its own internal logic while expanding it in an organic way. The franchise isn’t just alive—it’s sharper than ever. If this is the start of a new era for “Final Destination,” bring it on. Because what we’ve got here is the kind of horror that knows exactly where to hit us—and how. And like always, it’s only a matter of time.

Yoooo, we are so back!

I laughed more than I was scared in this movie than in the previous sequels (also thanks to 4DX, the vibes were more lively)