The directors behind the new ‘Final Destination’ film are pushing the boundaries of gore and suspense. Reviving a beloved franchise after over a decade, Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein brought back the series with ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’.
The formula for each Final Destination film is straightforward: a character receives a premonition of a tragedy, but ultimately can’t save those in danger, allowing Death to pick them off one by one. In this new installment, a main character’s grandmother holds off Death for decades, putting her entire family at risk.
Death is an omnipresent entity, not a slasher or villain, making the tension and suspense even more crucial. Lipovsky and Stein aim to create suspense through creative death sequences, often using relatable fears found in everyday life, such as accidents involving everyday activities.
The film features over-the-top gore, sometimes bordering on silliness, but still manages to balance humor with fear. The directors recorded additional bloody scenes, expecting more audience demand due to the increasing trend of graphic content in cinema and television.
Lipovsky remarks, “Gore is back, baby!” as fans are embracing the trend. With shows like Game of Thrones and Squid Game pushing boundaries, audiences have grown accustomed to graphic content. The new ‘Final Destination’ film delivers on this expectation, with a joyful explosion of blood that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/15/nx-s1-5314432/final-destination-bloodlines-interview