Director, David Fincher, conjured up an amazing yet disturbing story line of the seven deadly sins - where killer, John Doe, turns each sinner against its sin in the most horrifically unimaginable ways. The entire film was set in very dim lighting, representing the hellish conditions and solemnity, proving that Doe had the power to manipulate his victim's sins. A sense of mystery was constantly being conveyed throughout, making use of darkness and silhouettes - creating an ultimate unpredictability for what was to come for their killer. A great selection of shots and compositions were used, particularly in the end scene, where Fincher wants his audience to get a real grasp of the location they have ended up in. Unlike the usual thriller or horror I have previously watched, I feel like se7en has certain elements within it forcing viewers to reflect upon the hard-hitting realities of immorality.
Explicit or Implied?
I believe that it is not always essential for there to be use of explicit footage when trying to create a successful sympathetic audience. Being someone who can handle the images of blood and guts when watching a film perhaps alters my view as to whether films such as Se7en should simply imply the image of an disturbed, distressed, dying victim. However, when referring to the last scene of Se7en, I didn't feel it was necessary to see the actual shot of Mill's wives face - the distress and heartbreak he was feeling for the murder of his wife was enough for me to envisage the possible representation of what was concealed in his parcel.
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