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Se7en: A Chilling Classic that Transformed Brad Pitt

9/22/2025

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Se7en premiered in 1995 with Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as detectives pursuing a serial killer inspired by the seven deadly sins.
It opened to $14 million and later surpassed $100 million, boosted by strong word-of-mouth.
Kevin Spacey's John Doe is noted for chilling realism, while the film transformed Brad Pitt's career from heartthrob to serious actor.

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Story summary

Se7en premiered in 1995 with Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as detectives pursuing a serial killer inspired by the seven deadly sins.
It opened to $14 million and later surpassed $100 million, boosted by strong word-of-mouth.
Kevin Spacey's John Doe is noted for chilling realism, while the film transformed Brad Pitt's career from heartthrob to serious actor.