John Doe in David Fincher's SE7EN

About this episode

The episode discusses David Fincher's film SE7EN, focusing on the character John Doe and the themes of sin and justice.

The DEVILS & DICKS triple feature continues with David Fincher’s rain-soaked race against a one-man judge, jury, and executioner. Sinners are being hunted, a perfect crime’s constructed, and we can’t help but ask “WHAT’S IN THE BOX?!” as we count down a septet of deadly sins to meet the serial killer, John Doe, in SE7EN.

People in this episode

Hosts: Zach Wincik, Danny Salemme, Casey Brewer

Topics covered

• film analysis
• David Fincher
• serial killers
• moral dilemmas
• cinematic themes
• mystery

Keywords

• SE7EN
• David Fincher
• John Doe
• serial killer
• deadly sins
• film review
• mystery
• crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: David Fincher

Books & works: SE7EN

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