Even well-made thrillers like ‘Se7en’ have minor errors. Things like props changing position or small inconsistencies appear throughout the film, hidden by the fast pace, dark atmosphere, and intense scenes. Most people don’t notice these small mistakes when they first watch the movie, but they become apparent upon closer inspection.
Rain Levels Shift During the Foot Chase
During the chase in the alley, the amount of rain seems to change with each camera angle. Sometimes it’s pouring, with raindrops bouncing off the ground, and then in the next shot it’s just a light drizzle. This is noticeable on the character’s jacket and hair, which go from completely wet to only slightly damp in quick cuts. The wetness of the ground also changes, altering how the streetlights reflect off it.
Switching Air Fresheners in the Sloth Apartment
The air fresheners near where the victim was found keep changing position in the video. Sometimes there are more visible than others, and they even seem to move between shots. The lengths of the strings they’re hanging from also appear to vary depending on the camera angle. When the detectives shine their flashlights around the room, the arrangement of the air fresheners closest to the bed changes again.
Notebook Piles That Rearrange Themselves
As Somerset studies John Doe’s journals, he notices strange inconsistencies. Stacks of books seem to grow taller on their own, and notebooks mysteriously open and close. Even the bookmarks move, changing position whenever the camera angle shifts. These subtle changes suggest something is not quite right with the journals themselves.
Bloodstains That Move in the Greed Scene
On the peeling apartment walls, some stains seem to move depending on the camera angle. A mark near the wall trim looks different lengths in different shots. A pattern next to a light switch appears closer to the switch cover when filmed from a different side of the room. And a line of discoloration below a picture frame disappears when the camera switches to a reverse angle.
A Cut on Mills That Jumps Around
Immediately after the chase scene, a small scrape on Mills’ face appears to change size and color depending on the camera angle. It looks more prominent in close-ups, then fades in wider shots. Later, while in the car, the swelling around the scrape seems to grow and then shrink unexpectedly. These inconsistencies in the makeup are particularly noticeable during the interrogation scenes.
Flashlight Beams That Do Not Match
Throughout the scenes, the flashlight beams and the light shown on screen don’t always match up. For example, a detective might shine a light downwards and to the left, but the bright spot appears higher on the wall. Sometimes, the light’s position changes on screen even when the detective isn’t moving the flashlight. Also, the size of the light beam seems to change inconsistently – it gets wider or narrower between different shots, even when the same flashlight is being used.
A Door Chain That Resets
When the door is initially opened, the security chain seems broken. However, in the next shot, it appears to be working, only to become loose again after a short interaction. The position of the chain’s mounting plate also subtly changes between shots, suggesting a quick fix to maintain consistent footage.
Desert Shadows That Do Not Line Up
During the delivery scene, the shadows of the people and objects noticeably change between shots. Close-ups have short shadows, implying the sun is high, while wider shots show long shadows stretching out. Even the shadow of the delivery truck moves in relation to a nearby rut in the dirt. These inconsistencies suggest that time is actually passing between each camera setup, despite the scene appearing to happen continuously.
A Gun That Reholsters Itself
During a key moment, there’s a noticeable mistake: a gun briefly appears back in its holster when it should be in the character’s hand. The next shot immediately shows the character holding it again, with no visible transition. Also, the gun’s safety strap quickly flashes between being fastened and unfastened. This quick cut creates a clear continuity error during a tense scene.
A Newspaper Layout That Changes
When characters are shown reading a newspaper, details aren’t consistent from shot to shot. Headlines and column layouts change, the appearance of subheadings varies slightly, and photos and captions shift position or spacing. Even the way the paper folds alters, causing the newspaper’s nameplate to appear at different heights.
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