“Twilight” highlights fall openings, “Final Destination” out this weekend

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Classes have begun and one great way to escape reality and take some stress off is to see a good movie.

And this fall has plenty to offer.

One of the biggest movie openings this fall is “New Moon,” the second movie from The Twilight saga.

The first movie, “Twilight,” grossed $70.5 million during its opening weekend, according to the Los Angeles Times, so “New Moon” has big expectations to meet.

Based on the book from Stephenie Meyer, “New Moon” continues where “Twilight” left off, following the fictional Edward Cullen, who happens to be a vampire, and Bella Swan’s relationship.

The second installment of the saga is sure to have a big opening because it is already gaining hype despite not opening until November.

New Moon has some students excited, including Clinton Township senior Lindsay Job.

“I’m going to the midnight showing,” Job said.

Looking for a scare?

Another movie coming out this fall that students may be interested in is “The Final Destination.”

“The Final Destination” is the fourth “Final Destination” movie and stands out from the others because it is the first film to be set in 3-D.

The mere name recognition that the “Final Destination” franchise has also adds hype to the film opening because it is popular with many students.

“I saw the rest of them — I wanna see this one,” Mayville sophomore Samantha Merz said.

Another positive thing about “The Final Destination” is it opens this weekend.

So if the first week of classes do not kill you, you can go see a movie about possible ways to die.

Tim Burton also is coming out with another anticipated movie this fall, “9.”

The film “9” is about the fate of humanity resting in the hands of a creation known as 9. The film opens Sept. 9.