Reviewer Sara Doktorova is captivated by the sequences of death in movie Final Destination: Bloodlines.
It is the sixth film in the Final Destination series and if you’ve seen none of the previous five – it’s fine, the films don’t follow on – and you’re not sure what to expect, then brace yourself for some truly ridiculous plot lines and lots and lots of gore and blood.
Bloodlines delivers on its promise of elaborate and interconnected deaths, staying true to the core of what makes the Final Destination movie series so captivating.
The film establishes a gripping narrative where each death is smartly linked, creating a domino effect of various ways of dying. The special effects are standout, elevating the gruesome nature of the fatalities to new heights.
However, it’s worth noting that while the movie revels in its bloody and graphic scenes, it might be too much for some viewers who are sensitive. For those who are okay with this, then tuck in, you are true psychos. That’s how I felt, even though I was laughing inside from the effects of this gory movie.
Bloodlines is a horror film, but it doesn’t give you the genuine scares you expect from the genre. Instead it gives you the shock of death sequences. For older Gen Z people who grew up with the earlier films, this might feel like a comfortable continuation of the movie series legacy. Younger Gen Z audiences, however, might find the over-the-top effects and intricate death designs particularly appealing, offering a fresh take on the classic horror trope.
The plot is about a college student called Stefanie (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) who inherits a recurring violent nightmare related to a 1968 tower collapse and returns home to find the one person (grandmother Gabrielle Rose) who can break the cycle and save her family from a horrific fate. The film marks the 14-year hiatus.
Overall, Final Destination: Bloodlines is a solid cinema experience. While it might not leave you trembling with fear, it certainly provides a sense of unease and paranoia. The film is a worthy addition to the movie series, offering both nostalgia for longtime fans and a thrilling introduction for new viewers. Just be prepared for a hefty dose of blood and a lingering feeling that maybe, just perhaps, death is closer than you think.
The actors in the movie played their roles very well, especially the young adults who played the teenagers in the film and all of who die in the end. Eric Campbel (Richard Harmon), Julia Campbel (Anna Lore), Bobby Campbel (Owen Joyner), cousins of Stefanie Reyes, and Charlie Reyes (Teo Briones).
One of the most memorable scenes involves a gruesome sequence in the hospital. Those who have watched the film will perfectly understand this phrase ‘if you mess with death, things get messy.’
If you mess with the grim reaper’s plans for people who he means to be dead, then he will make your last moments of life really messy and much more painful than originally planned – just a little spoiler for this movie!
The hospital scene was a perfect blend of suspense and sheer horror, summing up the paranoia that death is always lurking around the corner.
I would rate this movie an 8 out of 10.
