Dissecting Death’s Design in FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES Interviews with Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, Producer Craig Perry, and Composer Tim Wynn

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 14 years since the last Final Destination film was released in theaters (and the franchise feels more popular now than ever before—just try looking at a log truck on the road and not thinking about that killer opening in Final Destination 2), but the latest installment is well worth the wait. Paying homage to the franchise’s past installments while carving its own gory trail in the creatively macabre image of Death’s design, Final Destinations Bloodlines is the perfect balance of blood-soaked horror, gallows humor, and heart-wrenching moments, especially because this latest film follows an entire family who have cheated Death by their very existence, and who find themselves in the shadow of the Grim Reaper’s scythe now that Death has finally caught up to them decades later…

Suffice to say that I’m dying for Daily Dead readers to see Final Destination Bloodlines now that it’s playing in theaters and IMAX via Warner Bros., and I can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks of the film. In addition to attending the red carpet premiere at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, I had the great pleasure of attending the recent press day to talk with the cast and crew about joining the legacy of the Final Destination franchise, filming the epic opening scene that takes place at the Skyview Restaurant in the late ’60s, and working with the late, great Tony Todd as he played William Bludworth for the final time in an emotional farewell to his iconic character.

Below, you can watch my interviews with directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, producer Craig Perry, and composer Tim Wynn. In case you missed them, check out my interviews with the cast of Final Destination Bloodlines, and visit Daily Dead on Instagram and TikTok to catch up on my red carpet interviews!

Also, be sure to read Matt Donato’s review of Final Destination Bloodlines and read Sarah Stubbs’ retrospective article on the gastro-based deaths in the Final Destination franchise!

The newest chapter in New Line Cinema’s bloody successful franchise takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death’s twisted sense of justice—“Final Destination Bloodlines.”

Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.

“Final Destination Bloodlines” stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Rya Kihlstedt, Anna Lore, with Brec Bassinger, and Tony Todd.

The film is directed by Adam Stein & Zach Lipovsky. The screenplay is by Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor, and story is by Jon Watts and Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor. It is based on characters created by Jeffrey Reddick.

“Final Destination Bloodlines” is produced by Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle and Toby Emmerich. The executive producers are David Siegel, Warren Zide, Pete Chiappetta, Andrew Lary and Anthony Tittanegro.

The behind-the-camera talent includes director of photography is Christian Sebaldt and production designer Rachel O’Toole. The film is edited by Sabrina Pitre. The music is by Tim Wynn, and the music supervisor is Andrea Von Foerster. The visual effects supervisor is Nordin Rahhali. The costumes are designed by Michelle Hunter. The casting is by Rich Delia and Tiffany Mak.

New Line Cinema presents, In Association with Domain Entertainment, A Practical Pictures / Freshman Year / Fireside Films Production: “Final Destination Bloodlines.” The film will be distributed in theaters and IMAX worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in theaters only nationwide on May 16, 2025, and internationally beginning on 14 May 2025.