Title: Final Destination Bloodlines
Actors: Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones and more
Director: Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein
Writers: Guy Busick, Lori Evans Taylor, Jon Watts
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 1 hour and 50 minutes
My Rating:

Final Destination: Bloodlines

Stefani is a student who’s been haunted by a recurring dream for months—one she doesn’t understand but can’t shake. The dream always leads back to one person: her grandmother, Iris, a woman she’s never met. Curious and unsettled, Stefani returns home to learn more about her family’s past. When she finally visits Iris, she discovers something shocking: the dream she’s been having is not her own—it’s a vision Iris received back in the 1960s.

In the ’60s, Iris and her boyfriend attended the grand opening of a mysterious tower. That night, Iris had a sudden vision that everyone in the tower was going to die. Her warning saved dozens of lives—but that act changed fate. Death hadn’t intended for anyone to survive, and it didn’t take the interference lightly.

Though decades have passed and Iris is still alive, her actions disrupted the natural order. Lives that were never meant to exist—children, grandchildren—were born. But now, with Iris suddenly killed, Death is coming to restore balance. One by one, the bloodline is being hunted.

Review

I loved the Final Destination movies when I was younger—I was honestly obsessed with them. And I have to admit, they still affect me to this day. Unconsciously, I’m always more aware of danger. For example, if I’m driving behind a truck carrying a full load, I instantly get more cautious (you know the scene I’m talking about). But still, I have such a soft spot for those movies, so I was really excited when I found out they made a new one!

This movie was a little different from the older ones. Usually, it starts with a group of friends about to board a plane or ride a rollercoaster, and one of them has a vision. They get off, save everyone, and then Death comes after them one by one. But this time, the story centers on a granddaughter who starts having dreams—only to realize they’re her grandmother’s visions from back in the 60s. That twist gave it a fresh angle, which I really liked.

There’s one thing I still don’t quite understand, though. One of the characters is said to be “excluded” from Death for a specific reason (you’ll find out when you watch the movie). But that person still ends up dying. At first, I thought maybe their death would save someone else—like in some of the earlier films where killing another person resets the order or buys you more time. But nothing like that happened. So I was left wondering: what was the point?

Of course, the originals from the early 2000s are still better—there’s just something iconic about them—but I still enjoyed this one. That said, I was surprised by how squeamish I’ve become. I don’t remember struggling to watch the deaths back then, but now? I couldn’t even look at some scenes. The deaths were brutal. I had to look away more than once. Apparently, I’m no longer a fan of blood and gore—which honestly makes sense, since I haven’t watched a horror/thriller in years.

What I did appreciate were the plot twists. They made the story feel less predictable, which is rare for a Final Destination movie. That definitely kept things interesting.

Overall, I’m really glad they made a new installment. If you were a fan of the old Final Destination movies, you’ll probably enjoy this one too. I had fun—despite having to cover my eyes a few times! I guess I’m softer than I used to be, but I’m still happy I made an exception for this movie.

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