A serial killer is murdering people according to a deranged righteous rationale, punishing people for their indulgence in the seven deadly sins. Morgan Freeman is Detective Somerset, a police officer who has seen too much crime and has witnessed for too long the savagery of a decaying urban world. Brad Pitt is young Detective Mills, eager to prove his abilities and excited to have landed a fascinating if gruesome case. “Seven” is a film that betrays an almost misanthropic contempt for the contemporary world; a world in which spirituality is infused with vengeance and where relationships are tainted by exploitation. The nameless city is always dark and wet, and begins to resemble a vision of Hell. “Seven” includes stunning photography, electrifying editing and a meticulous soundtrack. The film confronts the viewer with the hateful extremities of evil. It remains unforgettable because it also suggests that evil is not the prerogative of monsters. Co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow and a diabolically good Kevin Spacey.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
306884
Language
English
Audience classification
R (18+)
Subject categories
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Crime films
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Police films
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Thrillers
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Serial murderers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)