AceShowbiz - The horror landscape is about to get bloodier, as "Final Destination: Bloodlines" is back from the depths of the death. Targeting May 16 release, this eagerly anticipated reboot of the spine-chilling franchise that first debuted in 2000 brings a fresh yet familiar take on the supernatural saga.

Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, in collaboration with screenwriters Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor, have set the stage for a narrative that stretches Death's eerie sense of cosmic order back to the 1960s.

Echoing the series' trademark of Rube Goldberg-esque fatalities, this film will kick off with a young woman narrowly evading a mass tragedy in a Space Needle-like structure in Seattle. Years later, her descendants find themselves haunted by Death's unyielding specter.

This gripping entry respects the franchise's history while offering a new twist. It also marks the poignant final appearance of horror icon Tony Todd as the sinister undertaker William Bludworth.

Todd passed away in November 2024, making his performance in this film especially significant for longtime fans. The trailer teases, "Death is a relentless son of a *****," capturing the essence of the franchise's darkly humorous and macabre allure.

The plot centers around Stefanie, a college student tormented by violent recurring nightmares. Determined to break the cycle and save her family from an inevitable gruesome fate, she embarks on a quest that ties back to the very nature of Death itself.

Creator Jeffrey Reddick hinted, "It doesn't follow that kind of formula that we've kind of established... I think I can say that much."

Set your calendars for May 16, 2025, and brace yourself for "Final Destination: Bloodlines." Whether you're seeking thrills in an intimate theater or opting for the grandeur of IMAX, this film promises a death-defying ride that only the "Final Destination" series can deliver.