The first reactions toFinal Destination: Bloodlinesare in, and the initial response has been positive. The horror franchise has become notable since its launch in 2000 and now comprises five completed movies. The sixth installment isset to release in a few weeks on May 16.Final Destination: Bloodlinesis co-directedby Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein and features the late Tony Todd, Brec Bassinger, April Telek, Richard Harmon, Rya Kihlstedt, Gabrielle Rose, and Anna Lore.
Now,the first reactions are in forFinal Destination: Bloodlines. So far, some movie pundits have been floored byFinal Destination: Bloodlines,with some referring to it as the best in the franchise. The critics praised the movie’s creative premise and interesting kills, which made the movie a valuable entry into the horror franchise. Check out some of these responses below:
CriticJonathan Simwas among those who calledFinal Destination: Bloodlinesthe best film in the horror series. He stated that the sequel “revitalizes the franchise.”
Courtney Howardcalled the movie “a splatterrific blast,” specifically calling out its use of “sharp Rube Goldberg death traps.”
Howard was not the only one to think “the kills are glorious” inFinal Destination: Bloodlines, asHunter Boldingechoed this praise.
Collider’sPerri Nemiroffsaid she was “a VERY happy Final Destination fan right now” in response to the film, saying theBloodlinesgot the franchise right.
The Direct’sRuss Milheimwrote, “The franchise really takes its extremely brutal deaths to an entirely different level.”
Finally,Drew Taylorcalled the sixth movie “easily the best installment since the original.”
What This Means For The Final Destination Franchise
Could The Sequel Have A Fresh Rotten Tomatoes Score?
The positive early response is a good sign forFinal Destination: Bloodlines. While the franchise is well-liked by horror fans, this has not always equated to positive reviews. In fact, the only installment to geta “fresh” score on Rotten Tomatoes wasFinal Destination 5in 2011. The enthusiastic reaction does not necessarily mean thatBloodlineswill get generally positive reviews when the embargo lifts closer to the release. However, the strong feedback, at least, indicates that audiences may enjoy the latest installment, which comes 14 years after the last.
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Some of the praise also indicates thatFinalDestination: Bloodlines showcases some of the franchise’s DNA. In particular, the trailers have already hinted that the scale of violence and deaths will be elevated, including the one in the tattoo shop. However, it’s also worth noting that the family twist certainly adds intrigue to the story and the mystery of why the deaths happened in the first place. The exploration of the lore has become a big interest in each installment, especially asFinal Destinationcharactersattempt to evade death once more.
Our Take On The Final Destination: Bloodlines Reaction
It’s Good To See A Horror Sequel Be So Well-Received
The past few years have gone up and down in terms of horror reboots and sequels. On the one hand, 2024 brought well-received hits such asTerrifier 3andSmile 2, but the two years prior brought the much lesserThe Exorcist: BelieverandHalloween Ends. TheFinal Destinationseries is not nearly as long-established asThe ExorcistorHalloweenfranchises, but seeingFinal Destination: Bloodlinessucceed would be a positive step for the genre.
