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Se7en

CrimeDramaMystery
1995·Directed by David Fincher·127 min
4.7s
average shot length
12.7
cuts per minute
1,607
shots
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Logline

Two detectives hunt a serial killer who stages murders around the seven deadly sins.

Director
David Fincher
Box Office
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Rotten Tomatoes
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IMDb
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Runtime
127 min

VISUAL STRATEGY: Primarily focused on Medium Close Ups.

PACING:FAST-PACED
MOTION:DYNAMIC & FLUID
COMPLEXITY:MINIMALIST

Principal Cast

Brad PittMorgan FreemanGwyneth PaltrowKevin Spacey

Visual Themes

serial killerneo-noirraintwist ending

Film DNA

"Se7en is a balanced crime with 1607 shots and a 4.7s average shot length."

Visual style

PACINGFRENETIC
SLOW
WARMTHCOLD
WARM
SATURATIONMUTED
VIBRANT
COMPLEXITYMINIMAL
INTRICATE
This film’s visual complexity is 84% lower than the average for Crime.

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Analysis Conclusion

The SignatureA minimalist film with a measured editing style that intensifies during the Resolution.

The TrendThe pacing remains remarkably consistent throughout visually, maintaining a steady rhythm between acts.

Color DNAThe palette shifts between Warm/Red and Shadows/Black, creating a dynamic visual atmosphere that mirrors the narrative arc.

Movie Barcode

200 Frames Sampled

Dominant Color Palette

35%
34%
12%
10%
10%
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Shot Scale

1607 shots

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