Final Destination: how a rise in real-life freak accidents is making the horror franchise scarier than ever

Exactly 25 years ago, the first ‘Final Destination’ hit cinemas, earning a cult following for its insane death scenes. In the UK, freak accident deaths are up 42 per cent over the last two decades making this next instalment freakier than ever, writes Kyle MacNeill

Mar 17, 2025 - 08:00
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Final Destination: how a rise in real-life freak accidents is making the horror franchise scarier than ever

Exactly 25 years ago, the first ‘Final Destination’ hit cinemas, earning a cult following for its insane death scenes. In the UK, freak accident deaths are up 42 per cent over the last two decades making this next instalment freakier than ever, writes Kyle MacNeill