David Fincher Series #3: The Game (1997)

‘The Game’ Theatrical Release Poster

Following on from the success of Seven two years previously, David Fincher continued to develop his growing reputation as a director of complex psychological thrillers with his third feature, The Game (1997). It may not be his best loved or most well remembered film, but The Game was another example of the skill Fincher possessed in telling a complex story full of twists and turns. With this offering Fincher was already beginning to carve himself a niche for directing immersive and atmospheric thrillers, and Hollywood was listening; if Seven announced Fincher to the world as a director to watch, The Game re-asserted that announcement and kept them watching.