Movie

Se7en

1995 • R

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.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are no significant LGBTQ+ characters or representation in this film.

Language

heavy — There is frequent strong profanity throughout the film, including multiple uses of very strong language such as the f-word.

Mature Themes

heavy — This film explores very mature and complex themes such as death, trauma, moral ambiguity, and the psychological toll of violent crime investigation.

Scary/Intense Content

heavy — The movie is psychologically intense and disturbing with many scenes designed to invoke dread and horror, including unsettling imagery and an overall dark tone.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is limited, with some discussion and brief references but no explicit sexual scenes; minor nudity may be implied or shown briefly incidental to plot.

Substance Use

mild — Substance use is briefly shown or referenced, mostly background or in passing, with no glorification.

Violence & Gore

heavy — The film contains intense, graphic, and disturbing depictions of violence related to serial killings, including death scenes and gruesome crime scenes that are prolonged and meant to unsettle viewers.