EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 1H 49M
What’s in the Box? Revisiting the 1995 Masterpiece Se7en
from Totally 80s and 90s Recall · host Totally 80s and 90s Recall
This week on Totally 80s and 90s Recall, Dave, Rob, and Kurt dive deep into the dark, rain-soaked world of 1995’s Se7en — David Fincher’s gritty psychological thriller that had audiences whispering “What’s in the box?!” for decades. Starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as detectives hunting a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as inspiration for his gruesome crimes, Se7en defined the decade’s darker turn in filmmaking. With its grim atmosphere, haunting visuals, and shocking finale, it remains one of the most disturbing — and influential — movies of the ’90s. But the big question is: does Se7en still hold up today? Dave will weigh in on whether the story’s tension and moral questions still grip audiences like they did in ’95, while Rob dissects the film’s visual style and how Fincher’s signature bleakness set the stage for modern thrillers. Meanwhile, Kurt — always the voice of psychological insight — will explore whether the film’s twisted themes make it timeless or just plain creepy in hindsight. Together, the trio will decide if Se7en deserves a spot among the decade’s masterpieces or if it’s better left sealed in that infamous box. Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/iq8iShjXOLb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/id1662282694 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11dk5TUoLUk4euD1Te1EYG?si=b37496eb6e784408 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1960c8f9-158d-43ac-89a6-d868ea1fe077/totally-80s-and-90s-recall YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9lGakNgCDZUkkHMUu88uXYMJu_33Rab&si=xo0EEVJRSwS68mWZ Keywords: Se7en, 1995 Movies, David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, 90s Thriller, Crime Drama, Movie Review, 90s Cinema, Totally 80s and 90s Recall, What's in the Box. Contact Us: Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall Email: [email protected] LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Rob, Kurt and Dave head into the rain-soaked streets of 90s urban decay to break down David Fincher’s Se7en. We’re exploring the film’s grim visual style, the chemistry between Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, and, of course, debating the impact of that legendary, shocking finale.
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