最終目的地:血統は私が予想以上にフランチャイズを逃した

Spoilers ahead for Final Destination: Bloodlines.

For quite some time now, the horror genre has been experiencing a flourishing period, which has been nothing short of exhilarating for fans such as myself. This resurgence has brought back some fantastic horror films to cinemas in the form of new sequels, including classics like Halloween, Scream, and more recently, Final Destination. Bloodlines turned out to be a box office hit, and I eventually managed to watch it from home. Let me tell you, the latest sequel really took me back to my affection for this specific series.

Final Destination: Bloodlines Showed How Good The Franchise Can Be

The “Final Destination” series has gained fame for its grim death scenes, and “Bloodlines” continued that trend. However, by the end of the original series, it seemed like every possible scenario involving death had been explored – from rollercoasters to tanning beds. This repetition made things feel a bit stale, which might explain why there was a pause in the franchise’s production. The unexpected twists and turns in “Bloodlines” brought freshness when it re-entered the cinematic world.

One major factor that rekindled my affection for the Final Destination series was the inclusion of Tony Todd in Bloodlines. Even though Todd passed away in November, he managed to deliver a chilling performance as William Bludworth one last time. Not only that, but we also got to explore the character’s long-speculated origin story in this installment.

Throughout the movie, there were numerous nods to the franchise’s past. The climactic twist, where Stefani and Charlie met their untimely end beneath a falling timber, echoed the memorable log truck death from “Final Destination 2.” It wasn’t until I witnessed the film’s conclusion that I understood why log truck imagery was so prevalent in the promotional materials.

The Nostalgia Was Real

In the review of TopMob’s “Final Destination: Bloodlines”, it was highly praised and noted how long it had been since the franchise last graced the big screen – a staggering 14 years. However, watching this new sequel made it seem as if no time had elapsed at all. The kills were both striking and terrifying, and the narrative contained several ties to the previous films. I’m eagerly anticipating a new film in production, especially if it comes from the same creative team behind “Bloodlines”.

As a passionate cinephile, I can confidently say that, much like myself, many others are eagerly anticipating revisiting the chilling saga of the Final Destination films. Fortunately for us, these thrillers are now readily accessible through a Max subscription, a platform I believe will eventually host the upcoming installment. With the revelation of Tony Todd’s enigmatic character’s background, his dialogues with survivors might take on a whole new meaning.

You can now either purchase or rent “Final Destination: Bloodlines” at home, and it’s still showing in certain cinemas as part of the 2025 film schedule for theater releases.

2025-06-27 14:07