6 Horror Films to Watch if You Like the 'Final Destination' Films

Death comes for everyone, but sometimes much sooner than anyone is prepared for. The Final Destination franchise is established as a franchise that prides itself on crazy deaths. You can go into most of those films (The Final Destination is the worst in the franchise) and enjoy yourself for the most part. But what happens when you get an itch for something similar? What horror films do you turn to?

There's a certain vibe that Final Destination films maintain, including the consistent modus operandi of killing people in violent and or gruesome ways. Of course other horror franchises, series, and films do the same, but the films in the Final Destination franchise are all about death's design and what it means to buck against fate. The following films have a similar vibe to the films and or have bonkers deaths in them.

Try not to slip on a banana peel or leave your shoelaces untied because you might find yourself in a tango with death. Just keep reading to see if the following films sound suitable for you.

Triangle (2009)

Being underrated is something that Triangle knows quite a bit about. The film follows a woman who goes on a yacht trip with her friends, only for them to end up having to board another ship after a storm hits them. But everything isn't what it seems and there are dangers lurking. Triangle is one of those psychological horror films that sneaks up on you and rattles you as far as the twists go.

Spoiling how it relates to Final Destination might just ruin a first time viewing experience. However, the concept of death is played with very interestingly in this film, and it's worth making note of. It's also quite brutal where the deaths are concerned and doesn't hold back on the violence. The same can be said about the Final Destination franchise. The film is absolutely worth at least more than one viewing because it's just that good.

Cabin in the Woods (2011)

Meta horror has its place in the horror world, and The Cabin in the Woods is one of the best meta horror films in general. The film follows college students who go on a cabin gateway and find themselves playing into classic horror character tropes. The characters are then thrust into an unsavory situation and must fight to survive the night. It might not sound like it's all that interesting, but there's a certain charm to the film that makes it perfect for a late night watch.

The Cabin in the Woods is so appealing for fans of the Final Destination films because much like the characters in those, the characters in this film are aware of what's happening to them. It's a fun ride of a comedy horror film that plays up the horror tropes we know too well (if you happen to be a fan of the genre). And the deaths are gruesome or downright shocking. Throw it on and enjoy the meta goodness and blood!

The Final Girls (2015)

A comedy horror film with a heart of gold and some killer (ha) deaths is how one might describe The Final Girls. The film follows a young woman whose grieving her mother and ends up transported alongside her friends into the film that made her mom famous. Of course, chaotic antics ensue, and the characters must survive a cheesy ‘80s slasher. Despite how schlocky it might sound, it’s a delightful journey into what it means to carry people with us forever.

It might not seem like it relates to death's design, but the bizarre deaths and comedic moments when people are about to die fit quite nicely with the franchise. The Final Girls also has some tremendous needle drops, occasionally happening when death is imminent. If you're looking for something with heart and surprisingly good deaths for a PG-13 horror film, you'll find that here.

Happy Death Day (2017)

Death loops and knowing you're about to die? Happy Death Day. The film follows Tree (Jessica Rothe) who is stuck in a death loop and has to figure out who is killing her. It's a creative flip on the formula for a slasher because death is happening over and over again. There isn't a one and done for Tree and that makes it all the more interesting. And the death loop is an integral part of the film's premise and events.

Just like throughout the Final Destination franchise, Happy Death Day makes use of the concept of death and the many ways a person can kick the bucket. The comedy within how Tree manages to die throughout the loop reaches creative and downright nasty heights (literally in one case). Anyone who is looking for a fun watch with some memorable death scenes will have a good time with Happy Death Day.

Escape Room (2019)

The concept of escape rooms might be more terrifying if people were in actual danger. Escape Room follows people whose venture into participating in an escape room for money turns dangerous. The escape rooms themselves are unique, and the characters all range as far as horror archetypes go. But it makes for a decent enough watch for almost any horror fan.

Escape Room falls onto this list because of how much it focuses on inescapable circumstances. The same goes for a Final Destination film, there's only so much you can do to escape your fate. Instead of Death being the architect of, well, death, there are powerful people behind what happens to the characters in Escape Room. It's not a perfect film and there are aspects that are middling, but it gets the job done for the most part.

The Monkey (2025)

C'mon baby, let the monkey clap clap clap and cause death and mayhem. The Monkey follows twin brothers and their journey involving a toy monkey that causes brutal deaths to happen. It's another big swing from Oz Perkins (who is known for his work in horror) and while it misses in some ways, it's a wild viewing experience as far as nutty deaths go. Not to mention, the monkey is similar to how Death operates, unpredictably and ruthlessly.

While none of the Final Destination films (I haven't personally seen Final Destination: Bloodlines yet) are quite like The Monkey in how darkly comedic it tries to be, it does wink at its audience similarly. The Monkey has a specific flavor to it that either works or somewhat works. And it might not be Oz Perkins' best film, but it might work for viewers looking for a bloody time!


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