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Se7en
“Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Envy. Wrath. Pride. Lust.”
Se7en (1995) is a crime, mystery, thriller film directed by David Fincher. On Plot-hole, players averaged 2/5, with 64% solving the puzzle and 36% failing it, making it the #30 hardest puzzle of 124 in the archive. Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Somerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Hard
2/5
Avg Score
64%
Solved
36%
Failed
73
Players
#30
Difficulty Rank
The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #15 · April 3, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
A city where crime is investigated by methodical detectives.
The Character (Clue 4)
Two detectives, one old and jaded, one young and idealistic, are partnered up.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
A serial killer is murdering people based on a religious theme.
The Twist (Clue 2)
Each murder represents one of the seven deadly sins.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Brad Pitt screams about what is in the box.
Se7en
Cast
Morgan Freeman as SomersetBrad Pitt as MillsGwyneth Paltrow as TracyJohn Cassini as Officer DavisPeter Crombie as Dr. O'NeillReg E. Cathey as Dr. SantiagoR. Lee Ermey as Police CaptainDaniel Zacapa as Detective Taylor at First Murder
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Se7en hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- Se7en had an average score of 2/5. 64% of players solved it, while 36% failed — a hard puzzle.
- Who directed Se7en?
- Se7en was directed by David Fincher.
- Who stars in Se7en?
- Se7en stars Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow, John Cassini, Peter Crombie, Reg E. Cathey, R. Lee Ermey, Daniel Zacapa.
- What genre is Se7en?
- Se7en is listed under Crime, Mystery, Thriller.
- Where does Se7en rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- Se7en ranks #30 of 124 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).