Unlike the characters marked for death in a 'Final Destination' movie, Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein's film overcame obstacle after obstacle to bring new life to the series. Now, the latest installment is in the midst of a record-setting run.

But on the flipside, it means that when I say that Final Destination: Bloodlines is a gory dream come true for fans, you can trust that it comes from a place of genuine affection, the kind of place that wouldn't take kindly to anybody screwing with this franchise.