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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, power & corruption, and revenge 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
When

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionPower & CorruptionRevenge
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
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