Final Destination, is a movie centred around a group of teenagers who are going on a school trip to France, when in the airport, one of them, Alex Browning, has a vision of their death as the plane explodes. Of course not wanting to die horrifically Alex freaks out and hence gets kicked off the plane. Would you know it his vision comes true and in doing so sets up a deadly scenario as death itself moves to reclaim the souls it lost. Over the course of the movie, they will have to face death again or find a way to escape its wrath.

The original and arguably the best Final Destination, this was the movie that started the franchise which has now spawned 3 sequels and a 4th on the way. Back when this first came out, Final Destination was a bit of a revelation, perhaps not as epic as some of the greater horror flicks over the decades but nevertheless it was discernibly original and incredibly nerve jangling.

The death scenes are brilliant, it's not as good as it's sequels in this regard but they're still very well done. One of the things about this movie is the factor of not really knowing who's next... Working out deaths plan takes center stage most of the movie, as far as story goes. That plan being the main focus of the tension and dread that permeates the whole movie. Knowing some supernatural force is out to butcher you at any moment, utilizing everyday objects is no way to live your life and this is what most of the characters have to contend with.

Tony Todd makes an appearance as the cryptic and ominous Bludworth who, by some means not clear, has inside information about how death works and what the teenagers are likely to have to put up with. His performance is as solid as ever, bringing an atmospheric portrayal which does the movie justice. The main cast are pretty much solid also. Ali Larter puts a solid show in as Clear Rivers, the somewhat socially awkward girl dealing with demons of her own as well of the obvious ones trying to take her head off, metaphorically speaking.

Final Destination is a movie that deserves to be watched by any horror buff, in fact I'd say that this one could have strong appeal for folks who don't normally watch horror movies also. It's scary, original and downright brilliant. Thumbs up all round.