Van Pick of the Week: Se7en (1995)

This pre–Fight Club David Fincher classic is the ultimate psychological thriller. Set in a hellish city in the not–so–distant past, this neo–noir follows two detectives as they search for a sadistic murderer that slaughters his victims based on the seven deadly sins. If you can stomach the gore, Se7en puts an artsy, creative spin on typical thrillers and — with the help of Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt — will have you sitting on the edge of your seat in suspense.

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