Thriller Film Directors

David Fincher

David Fincher is an American director and producer who was born in August 28, 1962.He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for films The Curious Case of Benjamin Button   and The Social Network. Some of his most famous work was his role as director in the films Seven, The Fight club and Zodiac.  

Seven was one of David Fincher's most well known work as a director. Seven is an American Psychological thriller but also includes themes of both horror and crime.The film was released in the United States on September 22, 1995. The film had a budget of $33 million but ended up Grossing $327 million at the box office internationally, Seven was a commercial success and received positive reviews. 
Seven was set in Los Angeles, California. Fincher decided to take a simple approach to camerawork and he was influenced to do this by the television series of COPS as there were many shots that were set in the backseat with the camera peering over peoples shoulders. 

Seven also had the benefits of having an all star cast. For example the film included famous actors such as Brad Pitt, who played the role of Detective David Mills and Morgan Freeman, as Detective Lieutenant William Somerset.