Seven (DVD - 1995)

Synopsis

• Gluttony, greed, sloth, envy, wrath, pride, and lust--these are the seven deadly sins that are being punished with unimaginable cruelty and calculation by an enigmatic killer in David Fincher's bleak thriller SEVEN. Set in a perpetually gloomy unnamed city, the film follows Somerset (Morgan Freeman), a retiring police detective, as he experiences his final week on the job, reluctantly working with assertive newcomer Mills (Brad Pitt). When an obese man is found brutally murdered in his home, the seasoned Somerset realizes this is no ordinary killing--someone tortured him because of his appetite. Slayings that reflect the sins of greed and sloth soon follow, leading Somerset and Mills on a desperate search to find the mysterious John Doe, who is responsible for these methodical murders. As the case builds to a startling conclusion, both Somerset and Mills become more involved than they ever could have imagined.After a brief opening scene, SEVEN immediately cuts to a highly stylized title sequence. An intricate collage of books and photos, scissors and razors, and blood and skin eerily captures the dark, graphic tone of Fincher's intriguing mystery. The film cleverly avoids depicting most acts of violence onscreen, focusing instead on the cryptic remains of the crimes, allowing viewers to investigate along with the detectives. An example of nearly flawless filmmaking, the movie features a meticulously crafted screenplay, brilliant photography and design, sure-handed direction, and excellent performances from the entire cast. All of these elements combine to amazing effect in the film's unforgettably stunning finale.

Cast & Crew

• Director
  David Fincher
• Star
  Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Spacey, John Cassini, Bob Mack, Peter Crombie, R. Lee Ermey, Richard Portnow, Daniel Zacapa, Andy Walker
• Producer
  Phyllis Carlyle, Arnold Kopelson
• Screenwriter
  Andrew Kevin Walker
• Composer
  Howard Shore
• Special Effects
  Danny Cangemi
• Costume Designer
  Michael Kaplan
• Director of Photography
  Darius Khondji
• Production Designer
  Arthur Max
• Editor
  Richard Francis-Bruce

Awards

Genre

• Dramas > Detectives, Psychos, Suspense, Thriller, Killer, Murder, Recommended, Disturbing, Theatrical Release, Essential Cinema

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