After 14 years of silence, Death is making a comeback in Final Destination: Bloodlines.
Does it live up to the legacy of flying logs, collapsing roller coasters, and kitchen accidents gone wild? Well, yes and no. (spoilers ahead!)
Let’s start with what works. The opening scene, set in the 1960s at the Skyview Tower, is honestly the best part of the entire film. The premonition, the chaos, the collapse, and its classic Final Destination energy turned all the way up.
This moment ties directly into the franchise’s hook, showing us the very first vision of death’s twisted plan.
If the whole film had carried that energy, we’d be looking at a 4-star slasher. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie doesn’t quite keep the same momentum.
After that killer start, the film fast-forwards to the present day, where college student Stefanie is haunted by violent, recurring nightmares about her grandmother, Iris, whom she has never met.
Convinced there’s something more to it, she returns home to reconnect with her family and uncovers a deadly pattern that ties back to that ’60s disaster. Alongside her brother Charlie and her cousins, Stefanie tries to cheat Death.
But as we all know, you can’t mess with Death. In typical Final Destination fashion, no one’s safe.
Some genuinely funny moments sprinkled in had the whole cinema laughing out loud. And the death scenes? As nasty, over-the-top, and gory as fans would expect.
Tattoo parlours, revolving doors, elevators, BBQs, a garbage truck, falling from the tallest building, deadly allergies, hospitals; nothing and nowhere is safe. You will get your classic log of wood death, but they really make you wait for it.
A nice touch is the “good luck penny” that travels from the ’60s to today, connecting past and present. It adds some depth and gives the timeline a sense of deadly continuity.
But overall? The plot is kind of messy. It tries to dig into emotional territory with family curses and generational trauma, but Final Destination has never really been known for its heart.
It’s about the spectacle, the anticipation, and the outrageous ways Death gets creative. On that front, Bloodlines delivers just enough to entertain, but not enough to fully impress.
If you’re a die-hard Final Destination fan, you’ll probably appreciate the kills. But if you’re new to the franchise or looking for a good story, this one’s more miss than hit.
Watch it for nostalgia. Skip it if you’re looking for something fresh.
Our rating – 2.5/5
