The 'Final Destination' franchise is back, with cleverly staged thrills, gore galore and Kaitlyn Santa Juana leading a 'Bloodlines' cast that includes the late, great Tony Todd.

But like so many other long-running horror franchises, the rules that guide the “Final Destination” universe have become increasingly complicated over time. In 2003, “Final Destination 2” introduced the concept of “new life,

Common Sense Media also reviews “Duster,” “Forever” and “Overcompensating.” Ultra-gory horror franchise reboot misses originals’ appeal.