Question 1

What surprising origin did this movie have as a potential sequel to another film?

Accepted Answer

The script was originally picked up by New Line Cinema to be rewritten as a sequel to 'Seven' (1995), tentatively titled 'Ei8ht', featuring Detective William Somerset with psychic powers, but was dropped after director David Fincher reacted negatively.

Question 2

Which poem is quoted by Charles Ambrose and John Clancy in the movie?

Accepted Answer

They quote the first part of 'The Leaden Echo and the Golden Echo' by Gerard Manley Hopkins.

Question 3

What unusual distribution history did this film have before its release?

Accepted Answer

After nearly two years in Warner Brothers' vault, it was bought by Relativity Media but never released due to their bankruptcy, then sold to Lionsgate Premiere.

Question 4

What subtle detail occurs when John listens to La Boheme while reviewing a case file?

Accepted Answer

At around 10:30, the opera character Rodolpho sings 'Who am I?' in Italian just as those words appear on-screen in the case file John is reviewing.

Question 5

Who was originally slated to direct and star in this movie before the final production?

Accepted Answer

It was originally going to be directed by Shekhar Kapur with Bruce Willis in the lead role.

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