Se7en (1995) is a psychological thriller directed by David Fincher, known for its dark atmosphere, complex narrative, and shocking ending. The film stars Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey in a chilling tale that explores the depths of human depravity through the lens of a harrowing murder investigation.
The film is set in a bleak, unnamed city that is perpetually shrouded in rain and gloom, enhancing its noir-like atmosphere. The story follows two detectives: the seasoned and disillusioned Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman), who is on the brink of retirement, and the young and impulsive Detective David Mills (Brad Pitt), who has recently transferred to the city.
Their partnership is tested when they are assigned to investigate a series of gruesome murders, each inspired by one of the seven deadly sins: Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Lust, Pride, Envy, and Wrath. The killer, who remains elusive for most of the film, meticulously crafts each murder as a form of moral retribution, leading the detectives through a horrifying journey into the darkest corners of human nature.
As the investigation progresses, Somerset and Mills uncover the horrifying extent of the killer’s plan, which culminates in one of the most shocking and memorable climaxes in cinematic history.
