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Final Destination Producer Reveals Shocking Real-Life Injury Behind Iconic Death Scene

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Unexpected mishaps are bound to occur within this film series as they’re woven into the fabric of mortality’s plan. Yet, even off-screen, there were narrow escapes, and one stunt resulted in a severe injury during the making of the initial film.

The Final Destination series followed a pattern set by its initial film. In an interview with producer Craig Perry, he reminisced about a stunt that resulted in a severe injury. Towards the end of the movie, Alex (played by Devon Sawa) narrowly avoids being struck by a bus that veers and collides with a utility pole instead. The impact caused the pole’s fastening to snap, ricochet off a building, and strike a stunt performer. As Perry recounted, “the stunt person had 47 stitches and his skin flapped over his face,” he added that after the incident, the stunt person stood up and asked for medical assistance, saying “ ‘Uh, medic?’ “. The shot made it into the final cut of the movie.

In the course of an ordinary day, the stunt performer, after brushing off the incident, returned to the set later that evening as Perry mentioned. “His head was bald now, with staples in it,” he said. “He asked if he could see the shot.” I replied, “You are a unique individual indeed. Yes, you can have a look at it, go ahead and enjoy!”

The Final Destination series was known for its extensive use of stunts and practical effects, which is why the deaths appeared so intense and fulfilling. The franchise made history in Bloodlines by featuring Yvette Ferguson, who was 71 years old at the time.

The Oscars Honors The Industry’s Unsung Heroes

Starting with the 100th Academy Awards in 2027, a new category for Excellence in Stunt Design will be introduced. This initiative has been advocated by director David Leitch, who emphasized the groundbreaking work of stunt legends such as Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Charlie Chaplin. Many actors, including Chris Hemsworth, have expressed their agreement, stating that this recognition has been long overdue.

In his words, Hemsworth referred to stunt performers as “the unrecognized champions” of the field. He elaborated, “Although it may seem like you’re taking over for the stunt on screen, the stunt doubles or performers have been practicing that move for months.” He continued, “They’ve sustained numerous injuries while training to figure out, ‘This is the most efficient way, this is a safe method.’

Behind the scenes, stunt crews work diligently to reduce risks, particularly for movies featuring action or horror sequences. For instance, if it weren’t for real-life filming of fatalities in “Final Destination,” the series might not have taken off as it did. Over time, the franchise has depicted a total of 49 death scenes, with some standout moments being the log truck accident, the Flight 180 plane crash, the laser eye surgery, and the tanning bed scene. The bathroom clothesline scene in “Final Destination” is also worth noting. As Perry put it, unexpected accidents occur when we believe everything is secure, which is why stunt teams are essential for movie production.

Final Destination is streaming on HBO Max. is showing in theaters.

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2025-05-20 16:50

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