The Final Destination
NZ release: 15 October 2009
Horror scenes & Violence Rated on: 09 September 2009
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What’s it about?
Alex has a terrifying premonition that he and his friends will die in a plane crash. He panics, convinces a few to get off the flight, and moments later, the plane explodes. They may have escaped once, but Death isn’t done with them yet, and it’s coming back to claim them one by one.
The facts
- Directed by David R. Ellis
- Starring Bobby Campo, Shantel VanSanten, Mykelti Williamson, Nick Zano, Haley Webb, and Krista Allen.
- English language
- Runtime: 82 minutes
Why did it get this rating?
This film was classified by Te Mana Whakaatu, Classification Office. You can find out more about classification process and ratings here.
Violence
The film The Final Destination follows people who are pursued by Death, as they begin to die in a series of gruesome, bizarre “accidents.” People are sliced, impaled, and burned alive in what is a very gory film full of shocking scenes.
Some of the strongest moments of violence include:
- A man falls backward and is impaled through the back of the head and out the mouth by a wooden spike. We hear a crunch and see the bloody spike which may shock some viewers.
- One woman is struck in the head by a car’s tire, causing her head to explode blood and brain matter. The head is separated from the body and an exposed vertebrae is shown.
- There is a flying piece of metal that slices two people's waists, separating their bodies in half.
Content that may disturb
The various, sudden deaths may shock some viewers despite them being foreshadowed.
One man is found hanging from a rope, gagging and twitching. The rope breaks and he survives. He describes taking a bottle of pills trying to kill himself, and other methods that didn’t work.
Offensive language
The film contains frequent uses of the F-word, as well as the words “sh*t” and “p*ssy.” Two racist slurs are also used in one scene, calling a man the N-word and “chocolate.”
Helplines:
The suicide themes could be upsetting for some viewers, especially for those who have gone through similar experiences. If you are struggling with what you have seen on-screen, please reach out for help. If you or someone you know needs to talk:
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