David Fincher’s ‘Se7en’ Gets Digital and Physical 4K Release

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As a cinema enthusiast who has witnessed the evolution of modern filmmaking over the past three decades, I can confidently say that the upcoming 4K Ultra HD release of David Fincher’s masterpiece “Se7en” is an event worth celebrating. Having grown up with this gripping crime thriller as part of my formative years in cinematography, it’s a joy to see its pristine restoration and IMAX debut.

To honor the 30th anniversary of David Fincher’s crime thriller “Se7en”, it will make its digital debut for the first time in stunning 4K Ultra HD on Jan. 7. You can purchase the physical 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc online or at major retailers, while the digital version will be streamable on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and others. Furthermore, for a limited time, “Se7en” will also be shown in IMAX theaters across more than 150 domestic locations.

In my opinion, “Se7en,” which was Director Fincher’s second masterpiece following his work on “Alien 3,” was penned by Andrew Kevin Walker, known for “The Killer.” This gripping tale brought together a host of future A-listers, such as Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey. The plot follows the journey of two dedicated cops, portrayed by Pitt and Freeman, as they pursue a ruthless killer, played by Spacey, who systematically chooses victims he believes have committed one of the seven deadly sins.

The “Se7en” releases in digital and Ultra HD Blu-ray format offer these special features that were previously made available:

  • Commentaries —
  • The Stars: David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman
  • The Story: Richard Dyer, Andrew Kevin Walker, Richard Francis-Bruce, Michael De Luca, David Fincher
  • The Picture: Darius Khondji, Arthur Max, Richard Francis-Bruce, Richard Dyer, David Fincher
  • The Sound: Ren Klyce, Howard Shore, Richard Dyer, David Fincher
  • Deleted Scenes –
  • Car Ride in from Gluttony
  • My Future
  • Raid on Victor’s
  • Spare Some Change?
  • Tracy Wakes from Light Sleep
  • Pride
  • Alternate endings –
  • Animated storyboards of un-shot ending
  • Original “Test” ending
  • Still Photographs (featurettes) –
  • John Doe’s Photographs
  • Victor’s Decomposition
  • Police Crime Scene Photographs
  • Production Photographs
  • The Notebooks
  • Production Design (featurette)
  • Mastering for the Home Theater (featurette)
  • Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Early Storyboards (featurette)
  • Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Rough Version (featurette)
  • Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Final Edit (featurette)
  • Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Stereo Audio Commentary One – The Concept – Designer Kyle Cooper (featurette)
  • Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Stereo Audio Commentary Two – The Sound – Brant Biles & Robert Margouleff (featurette)
  • Theatrical EPK

In 1995, the movie “Se7en” significantly boosted David Fincher’s standing as a director, showcasing his exceptional technical skills, attention to detail, and visual prowess. Since then, he has directed numerous critically acclaimed films such as “The Game” (1997), “Fight Club” (1999), “Zodiac” (2007), “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008), “The Social Network” (2010), “Gone Girl” (2014), “Mank” (2020) and the upcoming “The Killer” (2023). Despite being nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Director (in 2009, 2011, and 2021), Fincher has yet to take home a win in this category.

The high-definition remastering of “Se7en” has been finished at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Motion Picture Imaging studio, utilizing the original camera negative as its source. This restoration was supervised by Fincher himself. Starting from January 3, 2025, moviegoers will have a unique opportunity to watch this film on IMAX screens for a limited time.

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2024-11-19 19:20