Death by stabbing

Death by stabbing

With the final installment of the Hunger Games films nearly upon us, we thought it would be a fine time to revisit all the creative ways that Suzanne Collins has imposed death upon her fictional victims, particularly in (but not limited to) the Arena. Note that we’re not including any of the deaths that are expected by book fans to happen in the final movie. Spoilers and all that.

That said, let’s start with the simplest death: A good ol’ stabbing.

When you hand a cache of weapons to a bunch of bloodthirsty teenagers, it’s not going to take long before you find yourself with a blade in between your ribs. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by trident

Death by trident

If you’re going to go after the Mockingjay, a trident in the back may be one of the side effects. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by rock

Death by rock

Gleefully admitting you killed the youngest, most defenseless Tribute is a surefire way to get a rock to the temple. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by coal mine explosion

Death by coal mine explosion

District 12 is the noble mining district. When the residents aren’t sending their kids off to be doomed tributes to the Games, they’re sending them into a highly combustible coal mine. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by genetically-jacked-up bee sting

Death by genetically-jacked-up bee sting

Keep your eyes on the skies once you’re in the Arena. You’re one flimsy branch away from having a tracker jacker nest dropped on your head. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by monkey

Death by monkey

Monkeys share a common ancestor with us humans. That doesn’t make us friends — particularly when they’re Capitol-bred monkeys who like to bite. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by neck snap

Death by neck snap

The Gamemakers aren’t the only ones who come up with creative ways to kill people in the Arena. If you attract negative attention from your fellow Tributes — say, by accidentally blowing up the food supply — retribution will be swift. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by spear

Death by spear

Spearing someone is an old-school way of making them dead. But it definitely still works. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by poison berries

Death by poison berries

Whether you eat them by accident or just find a crystal bowl of them in your office, nightlock berries are an unpleasant snack. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by arrow

Death by arrow

Katniss isn’t the only one in the Arena who knows how to wield a bow. But she is the best at it. Kill someone she loves and you might as well draw a target on yourself. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by throat slitting

Death by throat slitting

You’re never safe in the Arena. You’re even less safe when there’s a Tribute with a knife handy. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by mutant dog

Death by mutant dog

When all the Tributes you helped kill are transformed into horrific mutant dogs and unleashed on you, their teeth are probably the last thing you’ll ever see. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by axe

Death by axe

A vengeance rampage will be cut short pretty quickly by an axe to the chest. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by fashion

Death by fashion

OK. This is technically also death by Capitol guards. But it bears noting that if you create a fabulous wedding dress that transforms into a symbolic fiery gown, you are basically signing your own death warrant. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by Capitol guards

Death by Capitol guards

Those guys are super sensitive about the three-finger salute thing. If you’re going to show your support for Katniss & Co., best to do it in private. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by poison cloud

Death by poison cloud

Always stay a step ahead of the mystery mist. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by electrocution

Death by electrocution

Staying aware of your surroundings is critical in the Games. Particularly when there’s an electric force field surrounding them. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by drowning

Death by drowning

Try to brush up on your swimming skills before entering the Arena. Those rip tides from the tidal waves are killer. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by Capitol bombing

Death by Capitol bombing

Once you piss off the Capitol, they’re coming for you — and everyone in your immediate vicinity, and everyone from your hometown. Just ask the survivors of District 12 … if you can find one. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by land mine

Death by land mine

A step in the wrong direction can easily be your last. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)

Death by suicide

Death by suicide

Surviving the Games doesn’t guarantee anything. Using painkillers, drinking yourself to death, and forming a human suicide wave to take down a hydroelectric dam are all perfectly acceptable ways to permanently escape the Capitol’s dominion. (Photo by: Lionsgate Entertainment)