Se7en [1995], David Fincher, New Line Cinema, Arnold Kopelson Productions
Se7en. Audio commentary [Track 1] by David Fincher, Brad Pitt, and Morgan Freeman
Se7en. Audio commentary [Track 2] by Richard Dyer, Richard Francis Bruce, Andrew Kevin Walker, David Fincher
These commentaries provided the framework for the research of the video, as well as providing direct quotes from the filmmakers.
Wikipedia Contributors (2025). Seven (1995 film). [online] Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Seven_(1995_film)&oldid=1279977061.
theasc.com. (2017). Seven: Sins of a Serial Killer - The American Society of Cinematographers (en-US). [online] Available at: https://theasc.com/articles/flashback-seven-1995. - This incredible article from American Cinematographer goes into a great amount of detail on how the look for Se7en was achieved. I pulled direct quotes from the Se7en cinematographer, Darius Khondji, from this article.
Wikipedia Contributors (2025a). David Fincher. [online] Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Fincher&oldid=1280697960.
BAFTA Guru (2019). David Fincher on his Filmmaking Philosophy | On Directing. [online] www.youtube.com. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0GfX1rcpQQ. - Interview with David Fincher in which he describes his life and career. Quotes taken directly from this interview.
Daniel Netzel (2018). David Fincher’s career in his own words | Filmmakers in Focus. [online] YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O74DfGnMFDw. - This is a great YouTube video that compiles interviews from Fincher that detail his life and career. Stories and direct quotes from it were used in my research.
Wikipedia Contributors (2025b). Jack Fincher (screenwriter). [online] Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jack_Fincher_(screenwriter)&oldid=1273810440. - Wikipedia page of Jack Fincher, David Fincher’s father.
letterboxd.com. (n.d.). Se7en (1995). [online] Available at: https://letterboxd.com/film/se7en/. - Letterboxd page for Se7en.
Wikipedia Contributors (2025a). American Zoetrope. [online] Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=American_Zoetrope&oldid=1283326767. - The Wikipedia page for American Zoetrope.
Box Office Mojo. (n.d.). Se7en. [online] Available at: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0114369/. - The box office figures for Se7en, these were relayed in the video.
CinemaBlend (2025). Director David Fincher Talks The Making Of ‘Se7en,’ Where ‘The Box’ Is Now, Added Scenes, & More. [online] YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxTqxL7-KNo. - Interview with David Fincher, quotes used in video.
Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast, Alien 3 (1992) with Angie Han (Mashable), 14th June 2021 - The production history breakdown in this podcast was used in my research. Sidenote: this is my favourite movie podcast.
Wikipedia Contributors (2025a). Alien 3. [online] Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alien_3&oldid=1281044767. - Wikipedia page of Alien 3 helped with the framework of the production history on that movie.
Contributors to Xenopedia (2025). Alien III (Vincent Ward). [online] Xenopedia. Available at: https://avp.fandom.com/wiki/Alien_III_(Vincent_Ward). - Details about the Vincent Ward’s version of Alien 3 and concept art of the wooden planet.
Movies and Stuff (2015). Andrew Kevin Walker Interview. [online] YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtEpYDwH6sE. - Andrew Kevin Walker interview. Quotes relating to the “Pre-Fincher” chapter of my video were used, as well as quotes relating to his life in New York City during the writing of Se7en.
Daniel Fee33 (2022). ANDREW WALKER INTERVIEW! Writer of SE7EN! [online] YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUfZJVnjsRw. - This is an interesting interview with Andrew Kevin Walker, relayed stories/quotes related to the early years of his career.
Lloyd, B. (2016). Michael Stipe from R.E.M. was supposed to be John Doe in Se7en. [online] Entertainment.ie. Available at: https://entertainment.ie/movies/movie-news/michael-stipe-from-rem-was-supposed-to-be-john-doe-in-se7en-232843/. - Michael Stipe quote about playing John Doe.
Jagernauth, K. (2014). David Fincher Originally Wanted Ned Beatty To Play John Doe In ‘Se7en,’ Talks Unmarketable ‘Fight Club’ And More. [online] The Playlist. Available at: https://theplaylist.net/david-fincher-originally-wanted-ned-beatty-to-play-john-doe-in-se7en-talks-unmarketable-fight-club-and-more-20140922/. - Ned Beaty quote on playing John Doe.
Seibold, W. (2025). Gene Hackman’s Reason For Turning Down Se7en Makes No Sense. [online] SlashFilm. Available at: https://www.slashfilm.com/1889663/gene-hackman-reason-turned-down-se7en-no-sense/. - Article on Gene Hackman’s potential involvement in Se7en.
hudsonunionsociety (2016). Gwyneth Paltrow Describes Working on the Movie Seven. [online] YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhWExiWAk34. - Interview with Gwyneth Paltrow discussing Se7en. Direct quotes used in video.
Roberts, J. (2025). The Real Reason Denzel Washington Didn’t Star In David Fincher’s Se7en. [online] SlashFilm. Available at: https://www.slashfilm.com/1759062/denzel-washington-didnt-star-david-fincher-se7en-reason/. - Article details Denzel Washington’s early involvement with Se7en. Quotes taken from article.
Grey Goose Vodka (2018). OFF SCRIPT a Grey Goose Production | Jamie Foxx & Denzel Washington. [online] YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa4m0LID3ic. - Denzel Washington interview with Jamie Foxx. Quotes taken from video.
IMVDb. (n.d.). Limelight Productions. [online] Available at: https://imvdb.com/n/limelight-productions. - List of music videos by Limelight Productions.
Wikipedia Contributors (2025f). Winter of 1990–91 in Western Europe. [online] Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Winter_of_1990%E2%80%9391_in_Western_Europe&oldid=1273409277. - Winter of 1990-91 in England. Information used when discussing the Alien 3 production.
Grevioux, Kevin, et al. Se7en. Zenescope Entertainment, 2008. - Se7en graphic novels. Featured and discussed in the Greed, and Lust & Comics chapters of the video.
Grevioux, Kevin. Se7en: Gluttony. Zenescope Entertainment, 2008.
O'Reilly, Raven Gregory. Se7en: Greed. Zenescope Entertainment, 2008.
Hine, David. Se7en: Sloth. Zenescope Entertainment, 2008.
Glass, Mike. Se7en: Lust. Zenescope Entertainment, 2008.
Andreyko, Marc. Se7en: Pride. Zenescope Entertainment, 2008.
Torres, J. Se7en: Envy. Zenescope Entertainment, 2008.
Tedesco, Angelo. Se7en: Wrath. Zenescope Entertainment, 2008.
Wikipedia Contributors (2025e). Plan B Entertainment. [online] Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Plan_B_Entertainment&oldid=1279194431. - List of films by Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B Entertainment.
quint (2006). Round Six With Sly Stallone! His funniest yet!!! [online] Aint It Cool News. Available at: https://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/30904. - Sylvester Stallone quote.
The Bobbie Wygant Archive (2021). Morgan Freeman ‘Seven’ 6/27/95 - Bobbie Wygant Archive. [online] YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21XPUWcQJ6M. - Interview with Morgan Freeman, direct quote used in video.
Lex Fridman (2024). Kevin Spacey: Power, Controversy, Betrayal, Truth & Love in Film and Life | Lex Fridman Podcast #432. [online] YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJTMQtE-MIo. - Interview with Kevin Spacey, several direct quotes and stories are used in the video.
Reddit.com. (2016). Reddit - The heart of the internet. [online] Available at: https://www.reddit.com/r/blankies/comments/16msgt2/the_actor_originally_cast_as_john_doe_a_seven/. - The newspaper clipping stating that Tom Hulce was originally cast in Se7en.
Radatz, W.B., Radatz, I.B., Landekic, E.L. and Published July 10, 2012 (2012). Se7en. [online] www.artofthetitle.com. Available at: https://www.artofthetitle.com/title/se7en/. - Article and video with John Sabel and Clive Piercy discussing the creation of the John Doe notebooks. Information, stories and direct quotes used in video.
League, T.B. (2025). The Merchant of Venice – Broadway Play – 1989 Revival | IBDB. [online] Ibdb.com. Available at: https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/the-merchant-of-venice-4551. - Dates of The Merchant of Venice play from 1989.
The (2025). Available at: https://themajesticdowntown.com/about. - A list of media that used The Majestic Downtown as a filming location.
Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. (2019). The 68th Academy Awards | 1996. [online] Available at: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1996. - List of Oscar Nominees and Winners from 1995.