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Final Destination: Bloodlines Review - Renegade Marquee #48

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Tony Todd's last on-screen appearance in Final Destination: Bloodlines prompts a tribute to the horror icon.
The episode begins with a tribute to Tony Todd, who passed away in late 2023, noting his iconic role in Candyman and his final appearance in Final Destination: Bloodlines. Hosts Mike and Nick share their first experiences with Candyman and favorite Tony Todd films, including Hellfest and the 1990 Night of the Living Dead remake. They transition to reviewing Final Destination: Bloodlines, the sixth film in the series. Nick recounts a negative theater experience with talkative audience members during his IMAX screening. The hosts discuss their backgrounds with the franchise, with Mike having recently watched all films and Nick being a newer fan. They rank the series, placing Part 2 at the top for its log truck crash and characters, and Part 4 at the bottom for poor kills and CGI. Part 5 is praised as a rebound prequel. Bloodlines is highlighted for its 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, attributed to the 14-year gap and nostalgic critics. The review focuses on positives: the opening tower disaster scene, likable family dynamics, memorable deaths like Eric's MRI scene, and Tony Todd's expanded role. They note the film's length, pacing, and comedy elements. References to previous films, such as Flight 180 and Jeffrey Reddick, are mentioned. The hosts conclude by recommending the movie for fans and noting its box office success.

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A warm Tony Todd tribute doubles as a skeptical tour through the later Final Destination films.

Renegade Marquee turns Final Destination: Bloodlines into a warm Tony Todd tribute, framing it around what the hosts describe as his final on-screen appearance and circling back to Candyman, the role they see as impossible to replace.

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Why you'd press play

You want a quick Tony Todd tribute before Final Destination 4 gets dragged for a lawnmower rock-to-the-eye, a limp escalator set piece, and 3D that never earns the glasses.

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