Added to Netflix on Sunday, Oct 1, 2023 The fourth installment in the franchise, “The Final Destination” is a supernatural horror film that follows a group of individuals who narrowly escape a horrifying death at a NASCAR race due to a premonition. The protagonist, Nick, receives a vision of the impending catastrophe and acts on it, saving himself and a handful of others. However, as they soon discover, Death does not appreciate being cheated. One by one, the survivors face bizarre, intricate, and fatal accidents as they desperately try to figure out how to escape their fates. The film carries a dark, foreboding tone, emphasizing the inevitability of death and the fragility of life. Themes of fate, destiny, and the interconnectivity of events are recurrent throughout the film.
Length: 1 hr 22 min
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Trailer
Cast
- Bobby Campo as Nick O’Bannon
- Shantel VanSanten as Lori Milligan
- Nick Zano as Hunt Wynorski
- Haley Webb as Janet Cunningham
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R (for strong violent/gruesome accidents, language and a scene of sexuality)
This film contains graphic depictions of fatal accidents and intense sequences of peril that may not be suitable for younger viewers. Additionally, there are scenes with mature content and strong language.
Trivia
- “The Final Destination” was initially marketed as the last film in the series, but due to its success, additional sequels were later produced.
- This is the first film in the franchise to be shot in 3D.
- The racetrack disaster in the film was inspired by real-life accidents that occurred during motorsports events.
Our Review
“The Final Destination” offers another dose of intricate death sequences and tense moments that have come to define the series. Leveraging 3D technology, the film attempts to enhance the viewing experience, but sometimes at the expense of storytelling. While fans of the franchise might appreciate its continuation of the death-can’t-be-cheated premise, newcomers might find it formulaic. Nevertheless, for a popcorn horror flick, it delivers on scares and shock value.
