David Fincher, whom many critics call the most disturbing director in Hollywood has come up with a new movie The Killer. It is a neo-noir thriller that follows a professional assassin named Jacques (Michael Fassbender) as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with his employers.
David Fincher, who helmed movies like Se7en, Zodiac, and Fight Club has broken one rule that he made while filming Zodiac starring Robert Downey Jr.
What Rule Does David Fincher Break in The Killer?
David Fincher’s new thriller movie, The Killer is making an impressive run. The movie is at this moment enjoying an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score. However, the acclaimed filmmaker has broken one rule that was made during the filming of Zodiac.
Renowned director David Fincher has long been fascinated by the dark psyche of serial killers, as evidenced by his acclaimed films Se7en (1995) and Zodiac (2007). Fincher reportedly made a decision that surprised many: he declared that he would never make another serial killer movie.
Chatting with EW, Fincher said:
“It doesn’t pay to have rules with that stuff. I’m the guy who, before Zodiac, said, ‘No more serial killers.‘”
And for the next decade, it seemed that Fincher had indeed put serial killers behind him. He made a diverse range of films, including the social drama The Social Network (2010), the biopic The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), and the thriller Gone Girl (2014).
Despite his previous statement, Fincher has now broken his own rule with his latest film, The Killer. The film follows a professional assassin named Jacques as he becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy.
Why David Fincher is So Much Fascinated with Serial Killers?
David Fincher, the acclaimed director of films like Seven, Zodiac, and Mindhunter, has long been drawn to the dark and disturbing world of serial killers. His films delve deep into the minds of these criminals, exploring the darkest corners of human nature.
Fincher’s first film to focus on serial killers, Se7en, is a dark and disturbing masterpiece that follows two detectives, Mills (Brad Pitt) and Somerset (Morgan Freeman), as they hunt down a serial killer who is committing murders based on the seven deadly sins. The film is a relentless and suspenseful thriller that explores the depths of human depravity and the nature of evil.
Zodiac takes a different approach to the serial killer genre, focusing on the real-life unsolved Zodiac Killer case. Fincher meticulously reconstructs the investigation, exploring the toll it takes on the lives of those involved. The film blends a crime procedural with character drama, offering a nuanced portrayal of obsession and the cost of relentless pursuit.
Moving to the realm of television, Fincher’s Mindhunter stands out as a gripping series that delves into the early days of criminal profiling at the FBI.
In an interview with Esquire, Fincher once said:
“To be a serial killer, you have to kill at least three people—which means you have to not get caught with the first two. For that to happen, you have to be fairly thoughtful in premeditation. It’s the hiding in plain sight. That’s the thing that I find terrifying about them.”
David Fincher’s films centered around serial killers are not merely exercises in suspense and horror; they are profound examinations of the human condition.
The Killer is streaming on Netflix.
