Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch?

jeffbase34 · 08-25-09, 07:55 AM

Ahhh, another Final Destination film is upon us. Looks to provide a fresh batch of gruesome deaths.

Personally, I have a hard time enjoying these films. Not so much for the gruesome death scenes, but it just keeps reminding me about the fragility of life and just how freaking easy it is to get killed. It is a thought that most of us just cast out to maintain our sanity. One day, we will all have our final destination, and it may be a gruesome end. No matter how good your life is, you are guaranteed the tragedy of death.

After watching the first film, I remember slipping on the ice and catching myself. Whoa, I could have fell and cracked my skull. I try not to slip in the shower either lol

majorjoe23 · 08-25-09, 07:58 AM

I do find them hard to watch, but for a different reason.

RichC2 · 08-25-09, 08:04 AM

The only death in any of the movies that "bugged" me was when the airbag deploys and the pipe goes through the woman's head. Not sure why exactly, but that one got to me.

Otherwise, no, I find these movies quite enjoyable as they're cheesy, silly, self-aware fun (the only one I'd consider an actual decent movie is the first.)

Giles · 08-25-09, 09:29 AM

the death that I thought was the nastiest and really weired me out, was the nail gun to the face and hands.

the death of the kid by the falling glass in 2 was hysterical for some reason.

matome · 08-25-09, 09:50 AM

I can watch this stuff over and over. Love the pipe/airbag one and also the drive thru/truck one in 3 which was so ridiculously over the top. Got he Canadian Blu-Ray of this so you can see the brain matter on the road nice and clear

Grubert · 08-25-09, 09:55 AM

One would think death could just make you die without all the theatrics. Like give you an aneurysm or something.

RichC2 · 08-25-09, 09:57 AM

Yeah but where's the fun? Unless that aneurysm causes you to fall off a handglider ... into a meat grinder ... that gets hit by a semi ... carrying explosives.

DRG · 08-25-09, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffbase34

Personally, I have a hard time enjoying these films. Not so much for the gruesome death scenes, but it just keeps reminding me about the fragility of life and just how freaking easy it is to get killed. It is a thought that most of us just cast out to maintain our sanity. One day, we will all have our final destination, and it may be a gruesome end. No matter how good your life is, you are guaranteed the tragedy of death.

After watching the first film, I remember slipping on the ice and catching myself. Whoa, I could have fell and cracked my skull. I try not to slip in the shower either lol

This is actually the reason I like these films. The supernatural twist aside, we are more likely to die in some random accident than to be hunted down by a serial killer. Plus I dig the mousetrap-like setups, which I find far more creative than anything in the Saw films.

The Bus · 08-25-09, 10:19 AM

The Rube Goldberg death devices presented in the films are awesome. My favorite by far is this one:

RocShemp · 08-25-09, 11:52 AM

I love this series. My favorite was the second. Like said previously, they're fun and self aware and the setups are really creative. I'm happy to see that the team in charge of the second outting is back for the fourth. They really seem to have a great sense of how to play with audience expectations and just go all out with it.

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Originally Posted by RichC2

Yeah but where's the fun? Unless that aneurysm causes you to fall off a handglider ... into a meat grinder ... that gets hit by a semi ... carrying explosives.

asianxcore · 08-25-09, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Giles

the death of the kid by the falling glass in 2 was hysterical for some reason.

Agreed. Also thought that one was pretty funny.

Could be because..

Spoiler:

zombeaner · 08-25-09, 12:04 PM

I LOVE FINAL DESTINATION!!! Seriously. The first time I saw the first movie, I knew it was for me. The ridiculous death scenes are amazing and far more creative than most slashers could ever hope to be. This series is one of my guilty pleasures.

EdTheRipper · 08-25-09, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by matome

I can watch this stuff over and over.

Same for me. Part 2 is my favorite at this point.

Trevor · 08-26-09, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bus

The Rube Goldberg death devices presented in the films are awesome.

I agree. Love the films. Plan to watch them on DVD tonight or tomorrow, and am going to see the new one with a few friends on Friday.

clappj · 08-26-09, 09:46 AM

No, I find them quite watchable.

Mopower · 08-26-09, 09:56 AM

Giles · 08-26-09, 10:02 AM

^ whoever made that compliation video either had WAAAY to much coffee or is suffering from ADD

Michael Corvin · 08-26-09, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Giles

^ whoever made that compliation video either had WAAAY to much coffee or is suffering from ADD

Michael Bay must have had a free afternoon.

Giles · 08-26-09, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin

Michael Bay must have had a free afternoon.

iggystar · 08-26-09, 11:17 AM

I was just discussing this with a co-worker yesterday. For anyone with an anxiety disorder, FD movies are their worst nightmare.

I watched some of the sequel and it was just too much.

d2cheer · 08-26-09, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by majorjoe23

I do find them hard to watch, but for a different reason.

That didn't take long...

Ash Ketchum · 08-26-09, 11:28 AM

I wouldn't know if they're hard to watch, but I do find it hard to go to the theater to see them. And hard to turn on the TV to the right cable channel when they're on. Just can't bring myself to do it. It's really, really hard.

Trevor · 08-26-09, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by iggystar

I was just discussing this with a co-worker yesterday. For anyone with an anxiety disorder, FD movies are their worst nightmare.

I watched some of the sequel and it was just too much.

Just the opposite for me. Seeing the FD movies affirms my anxieties, and makes me feel better about my afflictions.

tylergfoster · 08-26-09, 02:53 PM

Well, I mean, any anxiety you might feel watching these movies is intentional. Most people have it in the back of their minds that planes could crash, a horrendous road accident could occur, a rollercoaster might break. That's the idea.

Solid Snake PAC · 08-26-09, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum

I wouldn't know if they're hard to watch, but I do find it hard to go to the theater to see them. And hard to turn on the TV to the right cable channel when they're on. Just can't bring myself to do it. It's really, really hard.

what the Pokemon Trainer said...

08-25-09, 07:55 AM	#1
jeffbase34 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,107	Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? Ahhh, another Final Destination film is upon us. Looks to provide a fresh batch of gruesome deaths. Personally, I have a hard time enjoying these films. Not so much for the gruesome death scenes, but it just keeps reminding me about the fragility of life and just how freaking easy it is to get killed. It is a thought that most of us just cast out to maintain our sanity. One day, we will all have our final destination, and it may be a gruesome end. No matter how good your life is, you are guaranteed the tragedy of death. After watching the first film, I remember slipping on the ice and catching myself. Whoa, I could have fell and cracked my skull. I try not to slip in the shower either lol

08-25-09, 07:58 AM	#2
majorjoe23 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Death Moans, Iowa Posts: 8,682	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? I do find them hard to watch, but for a different reason.

08-25-09, 08:04 AM	#3
RichC2 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 20,550	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? The only death in any of the movies that "bugged" me was when the airbag deploys and the pipe goes through the woman's head. Not sure why exactly, but that one got to me. Otherwise, no, I find these movies quite enjoyable as they're cheesy, silly, self-aware fun (the only one I'd consider an actual decent movie is the first.) Last edited by RichC2; 08-25-09 at 08:07 AM.

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Giles DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Washington DC Posts: 29,911	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? the death that I thought was the nastiest and really weired me out, was the nail gun to the face and hands. the death of the kid by the falling glass in 2 was hysterical for some reason. __________________ Fourth Annual Historical Appreciation Challenge 2013 Film List / Unrated-Alternate-Director's Cuts: DVD (updates) / My DVD collection Entertainment or Die soundillustrated - Weekly Music Food

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matome DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: NY Posts: 12,304	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? I can watch this stuff over and over. Love the pipe/airbag one and also the drive thru/truck one in 3 which was so ridiculously over the top. Got he Canadian Blu-Ray of this so you can see the brain matter on the road nice and clear __________________ DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD \| Blu-Ray only \| Laserdisc

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Grubert DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,040	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? One would think death could just make you die without all the theatrics. Like give you an aneurysm or something.

08-25-09, 09:57 AM	#7
RichC2 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 20,550	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? Yeah but where's the fun? Unless that aneurysm causes you to fall off a handglider ... into a meat grinder ... that gets hit by a semi ... carrying explosives.

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The Bus DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New York Posts: 51,655	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? The Rube Goldberg death devices presented in the films are awesome. My favorite by far is this one: __________________ Movies: 2002 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 06 / 07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 2013 "Too much disclaiming in this post." – Dr. Mabuse

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zombeaner DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,128	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? I LOVE FINAL DESTINATION!!! Seriously. The first time I saw the first movie, I knew it was for me. The ridiculous death scenes are amazing and far more creative than most slashers could ever hope to be. This series is one of my guilty pleasures. __________________ My Movies So Far...

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clappj DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Cacalaca Posts: 7,628	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? No, I find them quite watchable.

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Giles DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Washington DC Posts: 29,911	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? ^ whoever made that compliation video either had WAAAY to much coffee or is suffering from ADD __________________ Fourth Annual Historical Appreciation Challenge 2013 Film List / Unrated-Alternate-Director's Cuts: DVD (updates) / My DVD collection Entertainment or Die soundillustrated - Weekly Music Food

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iggystar DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: detroit, MI, USA Posts: 3,472	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? I was just discussing this with a co-worker yesterday. For anyone with an anxiety disorder, FD movies are their worst nightmare. I watched some of the sequel and it was just too much. __________________ Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V."

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Ash Ketchum DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,548	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? I wouldn't know if they're hard to watch, but I do find it hard to go to the theater to see them. And hard to turn on the TV to the right cable channel when they're on. Just can't bring myself to do it. It's really, really hard.

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tylergfoster DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The member formerly known as droidguy1119 Posts: 6,500	Re: Anyone Find Final Destination Films Hard to Watch? Well, I mean, any anxiety you might feel watching these movies is intentional. Most people have it in the back of their minds that planes could crash, a horrendous road accident could occur, a rollercoaster might break. That's the idea. __________________ DVDTalk Reviews \| facebook \| Blu-Rays (up-to-date) \| DVDs (coming soon) \| Letterboxd \| e-mail me \| Twitter