Seven is a 1995 American neo-noir crime film with strong horror and thriller elements. The story is set in a grim, unnamed city and follows two detectives as they try to stop a calculated killer.
Production
The picture was directed by filmmaker David Fincher and produced by Arnold Kopelson. Fincher's direction emphasizes a dark, atmospheric tone throughout the film.
Cast and plot
The cast is led by Brad Pitt, who plays Detective David Mills, and Morgan Freeman, who portrays Detective William Somerset. Together they investigate a string of brutal killings carried out by a serial killer who names himself John Doe, played by Kevin Spacey.
John Doe murders people he judges to have committed one of the seven deadly sins, arranging each crime as a symbolic punishment. Mills' wife, Tracy, is portrayed by Gwyneth Paltrow.