Hi—and welcome back to Horror Movie Podcast, where we’re Dead Serious About Horror Movies.

Here in Episode 230, Matt, Brian, and Ryan dissect the first two entries in October’s film franchise: Final Destination (2000) & Final Destination 2 (2003).

This episode was recorded September 30, 2025. Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES for HMP Ep. 230:

[00:00:01] - Introduction

-Our hosts take the mic and talk Halloween (and Christmas) decoration etiquette

[00:04:02] - Final Destination (2000) Feature Review

-Matt, Brian, and Ryan review Final Destination, and the precedents it sets for the franchise to come

[00:42:00] - Final Destination 2 (2003) Feature Review

-The hosts review the sequel, and how it played a crucial role in making Final Destination an iconic series (and made logging trucks terrifying)

[01:17:43] - Outro

-Plugs, briefly talking about what we’ve been watching, and looking to the future

Where to Find the Hosts:

Matt
@PastorMattR and @FatherSonHorror on Twitter
https://x.com/FatherSonHorror

Brian
@BrianDarthScott
https://x.com/BrianDarthScott

Ryan
@HorrorFanRyan
https://x.com/HorrorFanRyan

Jay
@HorrorAvengers
https://www.newhorrormovies.com/

Jackson
kainehero on YouTube, @Kaine_Hero12 on Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/@KaineHero

And check out the private Facebook group: Horror Movie Podcast
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Music by hello softie and Kagan Brightenbach