The Horror Movie "Se7en"

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A review of the film "Se7en," which is described as a reflection of American culture and society.

2,851 words () | 0 sources | 2010 | United States

Published on: Jun 09, 2010

Paper Summary:

This paper reviews the horror film "Se7en," which is seen as a reflection of and reaction to American culture and society. The paper describes the film as focusing on fear, apathy and the horror genre. This leads to a discussion of why people are drawn to the horror genre in its various forms, whether film, literature or drama. Then, the reviewer analyzes the characters in the film and the elements of the plot which make it so frightening. The paper concludes by exploring the need horror films fill for the human psyche.

From the Paper:

"What draws us time and again to the fictional forum of these macabre showdowns is the adrenaline rush that comes from vicariously experiencing near-death encounters through the eyes of the characters with whom we bond. Just as we admonish ourselves for gawking when we drive past a fatal accident scene or reading the details of a heinous murder across the country, the juxtaposition of real life tragedy and reel life horror provides an affirmation that we, the living, have yet again been spared a date with the Grim Reaper. "