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Apr 12, 2012 · Se7en (1995) Commentators: David Fincher (director), Brad Pitt (actor), Morgan Freeman (actor/voice God) “When I was studying French, I could not figure out why they would call a library a ...
- Natural Dialogue in A Stylized World
- Flawless Structure
- What’s in The Box
- John Doe Is Insane, But We Agree with Him
- Details and Twists That Aren’T Twists
Injected in between the quizzical philosophy and introduction to religious literature, screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker crafted a large amount of detective dialogue that felt both like the familiar jousting of strong personalities and freshly specific to these characters. This aspect is imperative to its re-watchability because, not only is it ente...
Like the blueprints to a perfect haunted house, Se7en’s raw density demands future viewings. It’s amazing how key puzzle pieces fit together in surprising ways – the biggest being the fingerprints of the Sloth victim spelling out “Help me” at the Greed crime scene. In most other mysteries, you’d see this in practice, leading simply to a dead end, a...
It’s well known that there’s another version of the script that shows a fairly rote confrontation in an industrial district of the city where John Doe is holding Tracy hostage. There were other ideas – Mills’ dog’s head being in the box, Somerset shooting Doe, a showdown in a burning church that goes quickly into soap opera territory. None of them ...
Hear me out on this. It would have been easy to make Doe a stock crazy person with a tiny amount of screen time that belied the apotheosis he earns by being discussed and talked about for an hour and a half. The average cop movie would have seen him caught, tossed in that kidnapping/shootout plot, and called it a day. Instead, we get a chance to he...
Had this movie hinged on a twist or on the identity of the killer, it wouldn’t have had nearly the same longevity. The core question would be answered, and rewatching would be all but an academic exercise. Instead, it begs to be seen multiple times because of how complete the world is – etched in every nook and cranny by small details that dim the ...
One of our favorite screenwriters, Andrew Kevin Walker, dissects his bleak thriller masterpiece, Se7en and working with director David Fincher to create the cult classic film. ‘SEVENTH HELL’ The following is an excerpt from Empire 80 (February 1996), written by Mark Salisbury, ‘Seventh Hell.’
- Se7en came from the mind of a record store employee. Screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker was a graduate of Penn State’s film program. Several years later, however, he was no closer to achieving his goal of working in the industry.
- David Fincher signed on to direct Se7en because of a mix-up. With only the disappointing experience of Alien 3 under his feature directing belt, David Fincher knew he wasn’t going to get too many more chances to impress Hollywood.
- Brad Pitt worked himself to the bone on Se7en. During a scene in which Pitt’s character, Detective David Mills, is chasing the killer through a perpetually rainy backdrop, Pitt slipped and drove his arm through a windshield.
- Se7en’s "Sloth" was a very, very underweight young man. To cast the role of a victim who was chained to a bed and starved, producers had only two criteria: the ability to lay down for long periods of time and a very slight frame.
Sep 22, 2020 · Vicious, dark, creepy, Se7en is one of those movies that wraps the feeling of dread around you like a blanket and doesn’t let go until you leave the theater. When I watched it for the first time, the dark and depressing atmosphere of the film made my skin crawl and 25 years later, that has not changed, a testament to all involved in making one of Hollywood’s most merciless movies.
Oct 1, 2024 · Se7en is one of the most iconic and intense crime thrillers to hit the silver screen. Directed by David Fincher and released in 1995, this movie has captivated audiences with its dark and twisted storyline, brilliant performances, and stunning visuals. Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey, Se7en takes viewers on a suspenseful ...
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Sep 22, 2014 · Before Se7en was released there was a time when films were filled with imagery of sunshine, rainbows and puppies. Okay, maybe it wasn’t that bad but David Fincher’s seminal film changed the ...
