The horror filmNosferatuwasn’t the only holiday hit to pass a coveted box office milestone this weekend. DirectorDavid Fincher’s breakout hit,Se7en, was re-released in 200 domestic locations in celebration of its 30th anniversary. StarringBrad PittandMorgan Freeman,Se7enwas among the biggest hits of 1995, grossing over $300 million worldwide. In the years since, it has only grown in relevance, consistently topping best-of lists — it’s among the highest-rated movies on both IMDb and Letterboxd, and remains something of a calling-card for Fincher.
This weekend,the film generated over $900,000 domestically, taking its running total past the $100 million milestone.Se7en’sglobal haul will likely pass the $330 million marksome time this week. Astylish neo-noir detective dramaset in a fictitious city, the movie followed two detectives as they tailed a menacing serial killer who commits murders based on the Seven Deadly Sins. Played by disgraced and canceled actorKevin Spacey, the character of John Doe played a pivotal role in what is considered one of the most memorable climaxes in modern cinema.
Se7enis considered a classic now, but divided critics at the time of its release. It holds an 83% approval rating on the aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes, and an even better 95% audience score. Fincher went on to direct several films about serial killers, such asZodiacandThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and was also involved in the Netflix seriesMindhunter. He hasn’t directed a theatrical release in over a decade, and appears to be working exclusively on streaming projects. His last release wasThe Killer, starringMichael Fassbender.
‘Se7en’ Was Nominated for One Academy Award
Produced ona reported budget of over $30 million,Se7enwas acclaimed for its striking opening credits sequence,Darius Khondji’s evocative cinematography, and its shocking climax. Recently,several re-releases have generated incredible interest among audiences; chief among them areChristopher Nolan’sInterstellar, which pushed the film’s domestic gross past the $200 million mark, and the stop-motion animationCoraline, which grossed over $50 million worldwide through the re-release alone.
You can watchSe7enin IMAX theaters now, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives.
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