The premise of “Final Destination” is delightfully simple: If you somehow manage to cheat death, the grim reaper will claim your soul through a series of lethal, Rube Goldberg-esque traps. But like so many other long-running horror franchises, the rules that guide the “Final Destination” universe have become increasingly complicated over time.

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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.