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The sixth installment in the “Final Destination” horror franchise, “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” has hit theaters, bringing a new twist to the series’ familiar premise. The movie follows Stefani Reyes, a college student plagued by nightmares of a tragic event from her grandmother’s past. As Stefani uncovers the truth behind her visions, she finds herself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Death itself.
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“Bloodlines” opens with a tense set piece set in the 1950s, where Stefani’s grandmother, Iris, experiences a premonition of a devastating tower collapse during a date with her beau. Iris manages to escape the disaster and save those around her, but as fans of the franchise know, Death does not like to be cheated. Fast forward to the present day, and Stefani is struggling with recurring nightmares of the tower tragedy, leading her to reconnect with her estranged grandmother.
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As Stefani delves deeper into her family’s past, she discovers that she, too, has the ability to foresee Death’s plans. Directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky bring a fresh perspective to the series, embracing the franchise’s ludicrous premise and delivering inventive, morbidly gleeful death scenes that fans have come to cherish.
Inheriting deadly visions
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The introduction of inherited trauma adds an intriguing layer to the story, as Stefani grapples with the consequences of her grandmother’s actions decades earlier. One of the most poignant moments in “Bloodlines” comes from the late Tony Todd, who reprises his role as the enigmatic mortician William Bludworth. In a touching final scene, Bludworth reveals his own connection to the tower collapse and offers words of wisdom about the preciousness of life.
The scene serves as an emotional farewell to Todd, who passed away last November. The directors encouraged Todd to speak from the heart for Bludworth’s final words, resulting in a powerful message that resonates with both the character’s journey and Todd’s own legacy. “Bloodlines” also delves into Bludworth’s origins, revealing that he, too, had cheated Death and had been testing his theories through his encounters with the series’ ill-fated protagonists.
While “Final Destination: Bloodlines” may not reinvent the wheel, it delivers the thrills and chills that fans have come to expect from the franchise. With its clever twists on the formula and an emotional sendoff for Tony Todd, “Bloodlines” proves that there’s still life left in this deathly series.
