*“Final Destination Bloodlines” succeeds where its other sequels failed. There was a reason why the 2000 “Final Destination” was such a success. It was a unique entrée into the horror genre.
The succeeding sequels failed miserably. Even the appearance of Tony Todd (William Bludworth) could not save those. Fourteen years later “Final Destination Bloodlines” hits the mark.
Had it not been for the gratuitous sickening, and disgusting bloodletting, its blood type would be A positive.
Kudos to the “Bloodlines” film crew. It is directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, with the story by Jon Watts, Guy Busick, and Lori Evans Taylor.
In “Bloodlines,” the late Tony Todd has a backstory. Todd, who has become a “national treasure,” received thunderous applause when he appeared on the screen for the first time.
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The movie is “in Memory of Tony Todd.” Bludworth is a thread that is weaved throughout the franchise. As a mortician and one who has cheated death, Bludworth gives insights into its workings.
Todd is a force to be reckoned with onscreen and off. It was more than twenty years ago that I met Tony for lunch to discuss his role in “Candyman.” The meeting still stands out in my mind for more reasons than one.
Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefani (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break a vicious, deadly cycle that has wreaked havoc on her family in “Bloodlines.” Not that it makes up for the insufferable gruesome, gory scenes moviegoers have to sit through, they do get to hear Todd’s last words about life: “Life is precious. Enjoy every second. You never know when–.”
“Final Destination “Bloodlines” also stars Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Rya Kihlstedt, with Brec Bassinger.
Veteran, syndicated journalist Marie Moore reports on mainstream media and the Black diaspora. Facebook.com/TheFilmStrip and X: @thefilmstrip
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