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So, what was in the box? David Fincher reveals the truth behind Se7en’s ending
Digital TrendsStory by Dan Girolamo
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After 25 years, director David Fincher spills the secrets behind the shocking ending of his iconic crime thriller Se7en.
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- Fincher reveals the original plan was for the box to contain the severed head of Brad Pitt's character, not his wife's - a twist that would have been even more devastating.
- Kevin Spacey's villain John Doe was initially supposed to have an epic showdown with Pitt's character, but the director opted for the more abrupt and chilling resolution instead.
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David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Se7en, Se7en