What Makes Director Adam Stein Enjoy the Fun of ‘Final Destination’?

Mumbai, May 13 (NationPress) Directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky of Final Destination Bloodlines have shared insights on their involvement with the latest chapter of this legendary horror series and its entertaining aspects.

Discussing their entry into Final Destination, Lipovsky remarked: “Upon learning that Warner Bros. was revitalizing the Final Destination series in a contemporary, character-focused manner, we embarked on a mission to persuade the decision-makers that we were the right choice to bring this vision to life.”

“In our pitch meeting, we even staged a mock death to demonstrate our grasp of the Final Destination essence,” he added.

Stein revealed that producer Jon Watts conceived the storyline for Final Destination Bloodlines, which centers around a family and its lineage, where death navigates through their ancestry.

“We found this approach to be a fantastic entry point into the franchise. The previous installments focused on groups of friends or strangers evading death, but this time it’s a family striving for survival together. This dynamic felt significantly more relatable, emotional, and personal, which really excited us,” he said.

On the topic of what makes Final Destination enjoyable, Stein noted: “The thrill of Final Destination lies in the intricate elements that precede the deaths. These components are inanimate, placing the onus on the filmmakers to animate them.”

He emphasized that it’s the filmmaking itself that serves as the antagonist pursuing the characters.

“It’s all about those extreme close-ups capturing objects colliding to trigger a chain reaction. This presents a delightful challenge for directors. Bringing these moments to life on camera and in the editing room to manifest Death is incredibly enjoyable,” Stein concluded.

For Lipovsky, the challenge is heightened as audiences actively engage with every Final Destination film.

“As you sit in the cinema, you anticipate what will unfold… yet, surprises await, which adds complexity for us as filmmakers—”

Stein interjected: “Spoiler alert, everyone dies.”

Lipovsky added: “Everyone is aware of the impending deaths, and in each scene, it’s clear someone will meet their end. Our task as filmmakers is to keep it surprising and avoid predictability.”

He noted that “the enjoyable aspect is our ability to mislead the audience… we can manipulate the way we present certain shots and close-ups. By focusing the camera on specific objects, we create the illusion of impending doom; we’ve scattered Easter eggs throughout the film, etc.”

“Consequently, viewers will recall earlier setups, becoming invested in the narrative, even knowing the outcome. The interplay of these elements during filming and editing allows us to be creative, offering the audience a truly engaging experience,” he emphasized.

Final Destination Bloodlines is set to hit Indian theaters via Warner Bros. Pictures on May 15.