Se7en is a crime thriller film directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as two police detectives. The film follows the detectives as they investigate a series of murders committed according to the seven deadly sins: gluttony, greed, sloth, lust, envy, wrath, and pride. Each murder corresponds to one of the sins. The film was a box office success, grossing over $100 million on a $33 million budget. The opening scene depicts a mysterious man meticulously repairing a book, establishing the dark and disturbing tone of the film without providing context about the setting or characters.