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Spoiler-Free Review of “Final Destination Bloodlines” in Theaters: A Fun Addition to the Franchise

*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*

“This dream is ruining my life…”

Final Destination Bloodlines released in theaters on May 16th 2025. The sixth entry to the horror franchise stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Richard Harmon, Teo Briones, Owen Joyner, Brec Bassinger, and Tony Todd. It runs for approximately an hour and fifty minutes.

After being plagued by a recurring nightmare connected to her grandmother’s horrific past, Stefani reunites with her family in order to stop death’s plan.

Here is the trailer:

Final Destination Bloodlines is a solid entry to one of my favorite horror franchises, filled with over-the-top gore and plenty of Easter eggs for fans of the previous films. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Killer opening!

Let’s be honest…the opening scenes of the Final Destination films are memorable and some of them have even influenced some of my own choices…especially when I see certain types of trucks on the highway.

I was very pleased with the opening to the sixth film. It was one of the strongest for me. I loved every second of it! Wow.

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Connections to the other films.

It was both heartbreaking and amazing seeing Tony Todd on the screen one last time. He really is the face of this franchise and I loved that we finally got some answers this time involving his character. Sure, he was still cryptic and mysterious, but he ate up every minute of screen time and I loved it. RIP Tony Todd.

I just recently rewatched the previous five films so everything was fresh in my head. I loved the connections and Easter eggs here. I really love when sequels do this rather than abandoning what’s come before.

There were a few stand-out characters in this one for me. The 100’s Richard Harmon was a scene stealer. It felt like John Murphy was on the screen again and I hope he gets cast in more movies because he’s great!

The actress playing Stef was decent enough, although I preferred the majority of the leads who came before her.

The Cons:

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A little longer than it needed to be…

The rest of the films were all about 90 minutes so I’m not sure why they decided to make this one longer. There were some parts in-between everything that felt like unnecessary fluff and dragged things out more than they needed to be. I thought the ending was also kind of ok…but I still enjoyed everything overall.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Final Destination Bloodlines is a solid entry to the franchise, featuring gory outrageous kills, a few unexpected twists, and a proper sendoff to a legend.

I went into this one with low expectations and I actually thoroughly enjoyed my watch.

My updated ranking to the Final Destination films would be:

Final Destination

Final Destination 3

Final Destination Bloodlines

Final Destination 2

Final Destination 5

The Final Destination

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Final Destination Bloodlines in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rule…they can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

Blood Rose Island is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Man in the White Van” on Demand: Eerie Thriller Has Its Moments

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“I think it was following me…”

The Man in the White Van originally released in limited theaters on December 13th 2024 and is now available to watch on Demand as of January 7th 2025. The horror-thriller film stars Madison Wolfe, Ali Larter, Sean Astin, and Brec Bassinger. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

Inspired by true events in 1970’s Florida, a driver begins to follow a young girl everywhere she goes, but her family dismisses her concerns, assuming that she is making things up for attention.

Here is the trailer:

The Man in the White Van is a tense thriller with a strong female lead to root for. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A terrifying premise that leads up to an intense final act!

The entire film had such a creepy tone, but the last thirty minutes were insane. I was on the edge of my seat. It was jam-packed with adrenaline-filled moments. I was so happy this film turned itself around. I was concerned initially, but my watch paid off. The very end fell off a little for me, but I thought this film did a great job creating suspense with a lower budget.

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A resourceful female lead to cheer on.

I thought the lead did a fantastic job in this. I was rooting for her the entire time. It was fun seeing Ali Larter as well (who hasn’t aged a day). Some of the other characters fit too neatly into tropes, but I was impressed with the performances in this overall.

The Cons:

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The vignettes were distracting.

This film took a similar approach to Anna Kendrick’s Woman of the Hour, but I thought that film executed things in a more effective way. The time jumps in this one didn’t do it any favors. They really didn’t add to the film and they took away from the core plot.

I wasn’t a huge fan of the excessively loud sound effects to enhance the cheesy jump scares. The premise was already terrifying enough so this seemed a little excessive to me. I also thought the film had a weak opening and some pacing issues in the middle. It did redeem itself in the final act, however.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

The Man in the White Van is a solid low budget thriller with some genuine moments of intensity.

This wasn’t the best thriller I’ve seen, but the last thirty minutes were worth the watch.

If you’re a fan of cat-and-mouse thrillers with a simple approach, there’s enough here to enjoy.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Man in the White Van in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Girl Number Thirteen is available here!

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