☕ Final Destination: Bloodlines Review

Theatrical Release: May 16, 2025

Canadian Rating: 14A

Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes

Number of On-Screen Coffee Moments: 2 legit sips. 1 near-miss with a hot cup of fate.

Death is back on its bullsh*t, and I am so here for it.

After more than a decade in the grave, Final Destination returns with Bloodlines, a sleek, brutal, and surprisingly heartfelt new chapter that reminds you why you flinch every time you drive behind a logging truck.

Promo image from Final Destination: Bloodlines

This one doesn’t try to reinvent the death wheel—it tightens the bolts, oils the gears, and then sends it spinning straight into your face. The kills? Some of the best since the early days. Creative, suspenseful, and occasionally jaw-dropping (and not just figuratively). While CGI is still in the mix, there’s a bloody good use of practical effects this time around, and trust me—your gore-loving heart will thank you.

Tony Todd’s return as the enigmatic William Bludworth is chef’s kiss. Knowing it’s his final performance hits hard, and when he’s on screen, you feel it. Goosebumps, baby.

Tony Todd, promotional still from Final Destination: Bloodlines

The story actually holds its own too. For a franchise built on people being hunted by wind and paranoia, this one lays down a solid foundation with just enough heart and mystery to keep things interesting. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just falling into Death’s domino trap, this flick’s a worthy ride.

Final Verdict:

Final Destination: Bloodlines is a welcome resurrection for the franchise. Creepy, clever, and capped with a powerful farewell from a horror icon. Pour yourself a strong cup, hold it tight (trust me), and settle in for a wild ride.

4 out of 5 Coffin Creek Lattes!