Se7en (1995)
Two detectives hunt a serial killer whose gruesome crimes are meticulously based on the seven deadly sins.
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.
How intense is Se7en?
Se7en is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Se7en feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakatmosphericchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Se7en
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Is Se7en for you?
Is Se7en scary?
Yes, properly. Se7en is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Se7en gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Se7en sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Se7en OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Se7en?
Se7en runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Se7en?
Se7en is streaming on Paramount+.
Does Se7en have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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