This thriller portrays the exploits of a deranged serial-killer. His twisted agenda involves choosing seven victims who represent egregious examples of transgressions of each of the Seven Deadly Sins. He then views himself as akin to the Sword of God, handing out horrific punishment to these sinners. Two cops, an experienced veteran of the streets who is about to retire and the ambitious young homicide detective hired to replace him, team up to capture the perpetrator of these gruesome killings. Unfortunately, they too become ensnared in his diabolical plan....

While filming the scene where Mills chases John Doe in the rain, Brad Pitt fell and his arm went through a car windscreen, requiring surgery. This accident was worked into the script of the film.

John Doe:
It's more comfortable for you to label me as insane.


David Mills:
It's VERY comfortable.

Revealing mistakes: The gluttony victim can be seen breathing, despite being dead.

Written by Trent Reznor
Performed by Nine Inch Nails
Courtesy of Nothing/TVT/Interscope Records
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products and TVT Records