FINAL DESTINATION (2000) AT 25: SHOCKING SECRETS AND CREATIVE KILLS!!

FINAL DESTINATION (2000) d. James Wong (USA)
FINAL DESTINATION 2 (2003) d. David R. Ellis (USA)
FINAL DESTINATION 3 (2006) d. James Wong (USA)
THE FINAL DESTINATION (2009) d. David R. Ellis (USA)
FINAL DESTINATION 5 (2011) d. Steven Quale (USA)

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Created by Jeffrey Reddick, the Final Destination franchise (CAPSULE REVIEWS OF ALL THE FILMS HERE) introduced a unique concept: Death as an unstoppable force that relentlessly hunts down survivors who cheat its grasp. Tonight, AC and the gang explore the fascinating origins of this chilling idea and how it became the backbone of the series, fueling the horrifying and creative death sequences that have captivated audiences for 25 years.

Fool's Views (9/16 – 9/23)

Wait, what the heck are you doing here, AC?

Yes, I actually watched enough flickers over the course of a single week to justify a post, but more importantly, I’m trying to stay ahead of the madness in order to be ready for the October Horror Movie Challenge looming just over the horizon. Now that the senators are loose in Rome (Julius Caesar at Greenbrier Valley Theatre, running through Oct 6), there was a time to squeeze in a few more flicks, which included a five-film dance with Death (Final Destination) and a three-way boogie with 007 (Daniel Craig style).

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Enjoy!

THE FINAL DESTINATION SERIES (2000-2011)

Spawned at the turn of the century with little fanfare or major star power, this horror franchise from New Line Cinema cranked out five installments over the course of a dozen years, with Death itself the successor to such classic movie murderers as Freddy, Jason, or Michael. With a fantastic (and repeatable) formula of having individuals escape their pre-destined demise only to be subsequently knocked off on a one-by-one basis, it reinvigorated the body count movie, spinning the rudder away from the relatively bloodless ’90s by re-embracing the gore of yore to the tune of over $700 million worldwide.

October Horror Movie Challenge 10/25 - 10/26

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Land Unknown, The (1957) (1st viewing) d. Vogel, Virgil W. 78 min