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Procedural Over Slasher
- Zodiac operates like a newspaper procedural rather than a conventional serial-killer film.
- Fincher uses episodic, talky scenes to show the search for truth and the human need to make sense of chaos.
Watch It Like A Procedural
- To appreciate Zodiac, watch for procedural rhythms rather than a single plot payoff.
- Focus on character routines and visual details to gain the film's rewards.
Rewatching Reveals Texture
- Zodiac rewards repeated viewing by revealing small, precise details and shifts in character.
- The film purposely repeats everyday drudgery to mirror police and newsroom routines and their psychological toll.