Producer Craig Perry, one of the driving forces behind the “Final Destination” franchise, just made a brutally honest confession about one of the films—and he didn’t hold back.

Speaking in Clark Collis’ upcoming book Screaming and Conjuring: The Resurrection and Unstoppable Rise of the Modern Horror Movie, Perry revealed that he thought the fourth installment, The Final Destination (2009), was the weakest link in the series.

“I don’t think the fourth one is good at all—actually, it sucks,” he admitted, despite the film’s box office success. Ironically, that success gave the team a second chance with Final Destination 5, which many fans consider a return to form.

The horror franchise, known for its suspenseful and often gruesome portrayal of death’s inescapable grip, began in 2000 and has continued to draw audiences with each installment.

The latest, Final Destination: Bloodlines, premiered in May 2025. Perry made his revelation shortly before the premiere, catching fans off guard.

The book also features insights from Jeffrey Reddick, who created the original concept after hearing a real-life story of a woman who switched flights due to her mother’s premonition—only for the original plane to crash.

That eerie coincidence helped launch a franchise that has terrified audiences for over two decades.

Collis’ book, due out in September, promises behind-the-scenes stories from horror classics of the 2000s, shining light on the creative chaos and triumphs that shaped a new era of fear on film.