The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) - Movies Like Se7en | Filmiway

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Why This Matches the "Se7en" Aesthetic

Fincher returns to the serial killer genre with the same cold, clinical eye as Se7en, uncovering a history of biblical violence.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

2011•David Fincher•120 min•R

The Experience

Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired by a wealthy industrialist to solve the 40-year-old disappearance of his niece. He is aided by Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but socially awkward computer hacker with a traumatic past. Together, they uncover a sprawling conspiracy of corruption, Nazism, and sexual abuse hidden beneath the pristine surface of Swedish society. Fincher's cold, calculated direction matches the brutal nature of the crimes.

Cast & Crew

Director: David Fincher

Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara

Production Details

Budget: 90 million

Box Office: 232.6 million

Age Rating:R
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SE7EN DNA SCORE

92
NOIR DARKNESS INDEX
7.8
IMDB RATING
PSYCHOLOGICAL GRIT LEVELHIGH

A transcendent masterpiece redefining narrative complexity.

Content Advisory

Contains: Mature Content

01:05:00 → 01:10:00
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Sexual ViolenceGraphic assault scene
Extreme
01:45:00 → 01:48:00
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NudityConsensual love scene
High
Viewer Discretion Advised

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INTENSITY GRAPH

Narrative Analysis
Investigation(40%)
Assault(70%)
Revenge(85%)
Discovery(90%)
Resolution(75%)
Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Mystery: 45%Crime: 30%Crime: 30%Crime: 30%Crime: 30%Crime: 30%Crime: 30%Crime: 30%Crime: 30%Crime: 30%Crime: 30%Thriller: 25%Thriller: 25%Thriller: 25%Thriller: 25%Thriller: 25%Thriller: 25%Thriller: 25%Thriller: 25%

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CINEMATIC DNA

Genre Analysis
Mystery
45%
Crime
30%
Thriller
25%

Genre DNA Distribution

  • Mystery: 45%
  • Crime: 30%
  • Thriller: 25%

Movie Intensity Arc

  • Minute 15: Investigation (40/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 50: Assault (70/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 95: Revenge (85/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 130: Discovery (90/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 155: Resolution (75/100 Intensity)

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FAQ About The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Common questions about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, its ending, and its place in noir cinema history.

Is this a remake?

It is the second adaptation of the book, following the 2009 Swedish film, but Fincher considers it a fresh interpretation faithful to the novel's dark tone.

Why is the opening so graphic?

The opening credits establish the themes of oil, blood, and cyber-punk darkness that permeate the film, serving as a visual manifesto for the story.

Is there a sequel?

Fincher planned sequels, but they were stalled due to budget concerns. A soft reboot was made later, but not with this cast or director.

How does it relate to Se7en?

It features a partnership tracking a killer who uses biblical/religious justifications for murders, set against a backdrop of systemic corruption and hidden evil.

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