Overview
Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Somerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDavid Fincher's 1995 crime thriller follows two homicide detectives, a meticulous veteran nearing retirement and his impatient newcomer partner, as they track a methodical serial killer whose murders are staged around the seven deadly sins. Bleak and rain-soaked, the film is a study in dread, moral exhaustion, and the psychology of obsession as much as a procedural hunt. Its grim atmosphere and mounting tension build toward an unforgettable reputation in the genre. Intended for adult audiences who favor dark, intelligent mysteries, it carries a high MagicMovieScore of 8.4 and remains a landmark of modern thriller filmmaking.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Morgan Freeman
Somerset
Brad Pitt
Mills
Gwyneth Paltrow
Tracy
John Cassini
Officer Davis
Peter Crombie
Dr. O'Neill
Reg E. Cathey
Dr. Santiago
R. Lee Ermey
Police Captain
Daniel Zacapa
Detective Taylor at First Murder
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Movie Info
Release Date
September 22, 1995
Runtime
2h 7m
Rating
R
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Director