David Fincher Reveals Details About the Iconic Box Scene in Se7en

The director clarifies what was physically inside the box while reflecting on the film's legacy during its 30th anniversary re-release.

David Fincher confirmed that the box in Se7en contained a weighted shot bag and a wig with some blood, dismissing rumors of a prosthetic head.
The scene's emotional impact relied on the performances of Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman rather than showing the box's contents explicitly.
Se7en, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is being re-released in IMAX with a newly restored 4K print overseen by Fincher.
The film's original ending, featuring the box, was retained despite earlier efforts to rewrite it during pre-production.
Fincher stated he would not change anything about the film, emphasizing its importance as a historical document of his early career.