David Fincher's Zodiac Killer

In 2007, director David Fincher helmed the movie simply entitled, Zodiac, which tells the thrilling story of a rash of killings in the 60s and 70s.

The film, as far as Hollywood is concerned, was not a success. Especially considering some of Fincher’s other films, like Fight Club, Se7en and The Social Network that became cult classics for many.

Fincher’s Zodiac cost about $65 million to make and only earned half that, despite starring some of Hollywood’s hottest talent, including Jake Gyllenhaal and pre-Marvel superheroes Robert Downey, Jr. and Mark Ruffalo.

Despite the film’s failure at the box office, the subject is one that seems to pique the public’s interest whenever it’s mentioned.

In fact, it was just a few months ago during this year’s

Perhaps it’s because, to this day, it’s still unexplained.

The true story behind Zodiac

Seventeen-year-old David Faraday turned the heat up a little more. His car took a while to warm up, but he didn’t mind. Any heat his trusty Rambler could provide would help against the chill as the evening turned into night. David glanced over to the passenger seat and couldn’t help but smile.

He was ecstatic. He’d finally convinced Betty to go out with him. She was only a year younger, and he’d tried numerous times to catch her attention. Finally, she’d agreed.

It was their first date. In fact, it was Betty’s first date with anyone. Ever.

Of course, this wasn’t exactly what she’d agreed to. She’d agreed to go to the Christmas concert at their school — Hogan High. An innocent enough first date. Instead, they decided to get a bite to eat. So they went to went to one of the local places, Mr. Ed’s. It was a popular joint, and David and Betty certainly didn’t stand out from the rest of the teenagers chowing