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NEW YORK – The sixth installment of the "Final Destination" franchise, titled "Final Destination Bloodlines," continues the series' tradition of high-intensity horror and gore. Released by Warner Bros., the film follows a familiar narrative of premonitions and attempts to escape fate, while introducing new elements that some may find unsettling.
The plot centers around college student Stefani, played by Kaitlyn Santa Juana, who is haunted by nightmares about a past tragedy at a restaurant resembling Seattle's Space Needle. This recurring dream forces her to leave school and return home, where she discovers a family connection to the event. Her grandmother Iris, portrayed by Gabrielle Rose, reveals that she foresaw the disaster and led everyone to safety before it occurred. However, death eventually claims all those involved in the incident.
Directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky maintain a steady pace of gruesome deaths throughout the film. The screenplay by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor features elaborate setups for each demise, often involving graphic sound effects.
A new twist in this installment is Stefani's realization that death targets family members in birth order. This revelation leads to chaos as relatives attempt to determine their lineage. A particularly controversial scene involves two boys contemplating murder to extend their lives.
The film has been classified as morally offensive by OSV News due to its graphic violence and themes trivializing human life. It carries an R rating from the Motion Picture Association for its content.
Kurt Jensen reviewed "Final Destination Bloodlines" for OSV News.
