Se7en (1995) ft. Peterson W. Hill

Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member, Peterson W. Hill (Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast) discuss the crime noir thriller, Se7en (1995) for its 30th anniversary: directed by David Fincher, written by Andrew Kevin Walker, cinematography by Darius Khondji, music by Howard Shore, starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow, R. Lee Ermey, John C. McGinley, and Kevin Spacey.

Plot Summary: Se7en, directed by David Fincher, is a dark crime thriller about two detectives trying to stop a serial killer. Detective Somerset (Morgan Freeman), an older cop close to retirement, is partnered with Detective Mills (Brad Pitt), a younger officer new to the city. They begin investigating a series of murders where each crime represents one of the seven deadly sins: gluttony, greed, sloth, lust, pride, envy, and wrath.

The killer, John Doe, carefully plans each murder as a twisted lesson about human corruption. Somerset and Mills struggle to keep up as the crimes grow more shocking and disturbing. The case takes a personal turn when Doe finally surrenders, leading the detectives to a final trap that tests their morals.

The movie explores themes of justice, morality, and the darkness of human nature. Its bleak atmosphere and shocking ending leave a lasting impact, making Seven one of the most powerful crime films of the 1990s.

Guest:

Peterson W. Hill - Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast

@petersonwhill on IG, Letterboxd, and Twitter
Previous Guest on Gone Girl (2014), Parasite (2019), Fight Club (1999), Ben-Hur (1959), Up in the Air (2009), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), La Dolce Vita (1960), The Social Network (2010) Revisit, Pather Panchali (1955)

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast and Background for Se7en

04:57 Welcome Back Peterson

09:11 The Impact of Se7en on the Crime and Horror Genres

17:09 Relationship(s) with Se7en

21:52 Plot Summary for Se7en

23:10 What is Se7en About?

29:41 All-Time Film Twist Rankings

36:04 Did You Know?

45:20 First Break

47:13 What's Up with Peterson W. Hill

48:07 GMOAT Housekeeping

49:01 GMOAT Hall of Fame - September 2025

54:00 CLP Rankings #100-91

01:06:58 Best Performance(s)

01:24:03 Best Scene(s)

01:36:25 Second Break

01:37:05 In Memoriam

01:53:48 Best/Funniest Lines

01:57:43 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

02:03:57 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

02:08:29 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

02:13:50 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

02:23:32 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

02:27:55 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

02:29:20 Remaining Questions for Se7en

02:36:24 Thank You to Peterson and Final Thoughts

02:40:47 Credits

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