David Fincher’s Iconic Neo-Noir Is Getting an IMAX Re-Release

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David Fincher fans will get a chance to see one of his best in the coming months. His 1995 noir thriller, Se7en, is set to hit IMAX in January. Fincher’s early collaboration with Brad Pitt features the actor as David Mills, a cop new to a crime-ridden city under a perpetually overcast sky. Paired up with a jaded veteran detective, William Somerset (Morgan Freeman), the two have to stop the brutal killings of a serial killer inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins. Pitt would later star in Fincher’s cult classic film, Fight Club, only a few years later, but Se7en was one of his first critical successes and has gone on to be remembered in its own right. While the story is undoubtedly bleak, it was a masterclass in the detective genre, marking Fincher as a filmmaker to watch out for.

Three decades after it first premiered in theaters, Se7en will live on again. A new poster for the event has been released, highlighting the dark elements of the film. The background shows a dark silhouette of Somerset in his iconic hat, while the foreground is darkly lit and rain-spattered. This poster showcases the gritty feel of the film, enticing viewers to catch another classic in the theater.

Classic Films Are Having a Resurgence In IMAX

New movies aren’t bringing film-goers into the theater in droves like they once were, but this push to put vintage films in IMAX is a large draw. 30 years after the fact, Fincher has made a name for himself, directing complex characters in thrillers and dramas alike. Viewers who didn’t have the chance to see Se7en the first go around are now blessed with this release. The re-release is following in the footsteps of other fan-favorite movies returning to theaters, like Saw for Halloween and the imminent Christopher Nolan movie everyone has been begging for.

Interstellar will return to IMAX after pleading from fans. The Matthew McConaughey-led sci-fi film is a feature suited for the medium. Nolan has always excelled at sound mixing and editing, something that Interstellar has in spades. Hans Zimmer’s score should be heard through blaring speakers, and Nolan’s visuals are nothing to scoff at. These large set pieces are exactly what fans look for in a good theater experience. Se7en may not be as audacious and large-scale as Interstellar, but cinema buffs will relish the experience of seeing a true detective piece that set off Fincher’s career. Acting, cinematography, and direction all come together to make this event memorable. Viewers can catch the IMAX screening of Se7en in theaters on January 3.