If you’re planning to watch Final Destination Bloodlines when it premieres in theaters on May 16, you might want to stop reading now to keep the surprises intact.
In a recent discussion with SFX Magazine, co-director Zach Lipovsky, who teams up with Adam Stein for this sixth installment of the iconic horror franchise, hinted at an unexpected twist in the film’s opening premonition.
Lipovsky shared, “This time, the initial premonition unfolds in 1969.” He added, “As is typical in Final Destination films, there are numerous fatalities during this sequence. However, we then transition to the perspective of a different character in the present day, which is a fresh approach. I believe this will catch many fans off guard, prompting them to lean in and grasp what’s happening.”
He elaborated, “As viewers, we relish those moments that make us sit up in anticipation because of a film’s unpredictability. We’ve altered many elements of the usual formula, including not just who meets their end but also the manner of their demise. You might think one character is marked for death, but things won’t go as expected. That unpredictability is part of the thrill.”
This latest installment marks the first new Final Destination film in 14 years, taking audiences back to the origins of Death’s merciless retribution.
The story centers around Stefanie, a college student tormented by recurring nightmares. In her quest to uncover the one person capable of breaking this deadly cycle, she seeks to prevent the gruesome fate that threatens her family.
Starring alongside horror icon Tony Todd in his final film role are Kaitlyn Santa Juana (The Flash), Teo Briones (Chucky), Richard Harmon (The 100), Owen Patrick Joyner (Julie and the Phantoms), Rya Kihlstedt (Dexter), Anna Lore (Doom Patrol), and Brec Bassinger (Stargirl).
The screenplay is penned by Guy Busick (Scream 5, Scream VI) and Lori Evans Taylor (Cellar Door), with franchise veterans Craig Perry and Sheila Taylor producing, along with Jon Watts (Spider-Man: No Way Home), who also contributes to the story.
