Summary of Se7en.

Seven - Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman

The film 'Se7en' is set in New York and is a crime thriller, that follows the life of two detectives; Detective Mills, played by Brad Pitt and Detective Somerset played by Morgan Freeman. The two detectives are trying to solve a series of murders that eventually unfolds into the intricate plan to complete a mass murder of 7 people following the 7 deadly sins, the sins are;

• Gluttony
• Greed
• Sloth
• Lust
• Pride
• Envy
• Wrath

That is the order that the serial killer completes his murders, with himself being the death of the last sin, Wrath. John Doe, the killer played by Kevin Spacey had planned to do this for a simple reason, to prove that the world is full of evil. Envy was John Doe himself as he was jealous of Detective Mills and the life he had, to complete this he killed Mills' wife and causing Mills to complete the final sin, Wrath.

Conventions of a Thriller.

What makes Se7en a thriller?

Conventions of a thriller that Se7en contain:

• Aim is to create suspense for the audience.
• Use of lighting to create tension.
• Surprises and twists.
• Flashbacks.
• Violence.
• Dramatic music.
• The storyline contains a mission the protagonist must complete.