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1995 · 127 min · R

Se7en

Directed by David Fincher · Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Se7en (1995) is a Crime film, directed by David Fincher set during the 1990s. It runs 127 minutes and is rated R.

A serial killer and neo noir, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of obsession, faith / religion, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Howard Shore
Cinematography
Darius Khondji
Cast
Morgan FreemanBrad PittGwyneth PaltrowJohn CassiniPeter CrombieReg E. CatheyR. Lee ErmeyDaniel Zacapa

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Serial KillerNeo Noir
Themes
ObsessionFaith / ReligionPower & Corruption
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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