Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them... Read allPlagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them.Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them.
- Awards
- 1 win & 5 nominations total
- Aunt Brenda
- (as April Amber Telek)
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Hopefully it's really.. The final one!
Only way another Final Destination movie would be acceptable,if survivors returned & finally found a way to end things.. Closing what started a generational chain reaction,even before some were born. Etc.
Outside of the cameo with the legendary TT everything else,was basically been there seen that production.. Nothing felt overly original,not clichéd or perhaps with plotholes.
Not disregarding some of the opening scene positives but was like they used the whole budget on that,as the remaining movie felt lackluster.
Did anyone think the home Iris created felt more like,she was trying to keep out walkers versus death? All those spikes,etc. Logic failure!
Notice movies that claim to be horror try to fit in the all type of categories,to get most viewership regardless these days.. Where it can be on Shudder for example,but also under Disney.
I'm rather shocked with the high ratings,but also feel people(certain generations)don't appreciate quality movies anymore.
Acting to actors chosen was tolerable,cinematography & music was fine.. However you just didn't care about anyone,rooting for them or upset if they died.
Not part of the trilogy will probably rewatch,but was worth viewing once.
A Great Approach To The Franchise
Bloodlines contains possibly the best opening of the franchise and the first 20 minutes are a treat. The effects, while not amazing, do the job and are particularly gory even for this series.
The movie works well bringing a new twist on the Final Destination formula and the family are all likable enough in their own ways.
It would be remiss of me not to mention a standout in Richard Harmon. I spend a good portion of his time on screen trying to calculate if Tom Green could have fathered him as he is his dead ringer in this (amazingly both canadian as well). It was obvious they were going for a Tom Green type of character.
Tony Todd shows up for the last time as the mortician and it's a great emotional and poetic send off for him as well as giving his character an interesting backstory.
The movie has some nice little easter eggs for fans of the series with some call backs to previous entries as well as harking back to some of the premonitions.
The Final Destination franchise has always been interesting to me but never quite delivered a quality movie. This is perhaps the closest it has came to that by just being a good time and not getting bogged down in the lore.
The series still has life in it
When you make an instalment 14 years after the last, there's probably a sense that you have to do something a little different in order to justify it. And this film does mix the formula up - slightly. Just enough that it feels a little different, but not enough that it really alters the formula we have come to know and love.
The opening scene in this movie was really good. It was lengthy, fairly creative and had some great individual kills in the mix. From there thing go into a lull for a while, allowing the story to set itself up. Then the film goes bananas the rest of the way and we are treated to brilliant kill scene after brilliant kill scene. There are some really good ones in this film.
One thing that was a problem here - and something that has plagued the series in almost every film - is that it is riddled with unlikable characters. I can only think that's being done intentionally at this point to make people feel disposable and like no one is safe, but I can't help but feel the films would be slightly more impactful if the characters were a bit more likable overall.
All in all though I would say 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' was a lot better than it had any right to be 25 years after the original. 8/10.
It had so much potential but still fun
Cons:
- The CGI blood and kills. Nothing takes me out of a scene more than dark red cartoon blood. With a film that is built PRIMARILY on deaths it should be quite limited on the usage of CGI. We've seen great use of practical effects which is why this feels like such wasted potential. The biggest reason these movies work is because no matter how ridiculous the set up is the death still feels real (4th sequel excluded). It doesn't have the same effect if the person dying sudden looks like an animated character.
- This might be the most useless protagonist since the 4th installment. The main character might be the blandest character in the whole movie, and she has some tough competition because only 3 people stand out in this movie. I can forgive throw away characters if the deaths are memorable but both are lacking here.
- There have been rumors that there were reshoots and I believe them because the final act has some pacing issues and ends somewhat abruptly.
Pros:
- I will say that this film had the 2nd best opening scene/disaster behind the pile up.
- Tony Todd's goodbye was moving and possibly the best dialogue he has given in the franchise.
- The hospital death scene involving an MRI machine has a great build up of suspense and emotion and is up there with other iconic final destination death scenes.
- While there is more cons then pros for me I still had a good time and still fun to see in theaters. While some FD sequels miss the mark there is always another sequel that can surpass it. Can't wait for the next sequels!!
FUN!
I liked it.. Especially how the story carries on.. as a family curse plot. Some people find Final Destination movies repetitive.. true. I guess hardcore fans might expect/anticipate every single shot because it follows the same path as the old movies. But this one is very enjoyable.
Really keeps you at the edge of your seat. Most accidents were amusing to be honest. Especially the one in the MRI machine. Very creative.
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The Best New and Upcoming Horror
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Did you know
- TriviaTony Todd was allowed total creative control over his final scene, since he clearly didn't have much time left and the crew wanted him to have the final word of his career. His final monologue was one that the crew encouraged him to use to impart some last advice to fans.
- GoofsThe way the MRI machine works in the film is completely unrealistic to life. While the magnetic forces of MRI machines can be strong and pull in metallic objects, the way the film portrays the machine is far from reality.
For starters, MRI machines are in a shielded room due to their strong magnetic forces and not in an office that anyone (doctors or patients) can walk in and out of. They are also always switched on and never turned off.
Even if MRI machines were able to be switched on and off, it would take more than a simple keyboard command to activate it. Also, computers wouldn't be in the same room as MRIs due to them being affected by the strong magnetic forces.
There's no gauge to increase or decrease the machine's strength either, nor is there an override feature or a "Do not exceed" warning level.
The strong magnetic fields are only strong when in close proximity to the MRI machine (10-15ft away).
Most MRI machines across the US alone have a max Tesla strength of 3T (3 Tesla), with very few going to up 7T (7 Tesla) like in the film. The highest Tesla strength on an MRI machine can go up to 11T (11 Tesla).
- Quotes
[his last words]
William Bludworth: I intend to enjoy the time I have left, and I suggest you do the same. Life is precious. Enjoy every single second. You never know when... Good luck.
[walks off]
- Crazy creditsTony Todd's credit in the closing titles is accompanied by a part of the "Final Destination" theme music.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Geeks + Gamers: Final Destination Bloodlines Trailer: Reaction (2025)
- SoundtracksBad Moon Rising
Written by John Fogerty
Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Courtesy of Craft Recordings, a Division of Concord
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- Destino Final: Lazos De Sangre
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Box office
- Budget
- $50,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $138,130,814
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $51,600,106
- May 18, 2025
- Gross worldwide
- $315,830,814
- Runtime
- 1h 50m(110 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1





