Fallen

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Fallen

R

1998

2h 4m

Mystery & Thriller

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After witnessing the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese (Elias Koteas), whom he arrested, police detective John Hobbes (Denzel Washington), and his partner, Jonesy (John Goodman), are soon investigating another murderer whose mode of operation is eerily similar to Reese's. In the course of the investigation, Hobbes meets theology professor Gretta Milano (Embeth Davidtz), who introduces him to the world of the occult and the possibility that an evil spirit is behind the killings.

Critics Consensus

Has an interesting premise. Unfortunately, it's just a recycling of old materials, and not all that thrilling.

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

01/11/2008

The first half of this movie holds some promise, but time is not on its side.

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Time Out

01/26/2006

God (or the Devil) is in the detail: every time a fluid is taken into the body, the fidgety camera zooms in, fascinated, suspicious.

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

05/20/2003

3/5

A stylish if seriously far-fetched nightmare.

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Sharai Bohannon

A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast

05/23/2025

3.5/5

Another 90s horror gem with a stacked cast. It's unsettling, twisty, and plays with its audience the entire time. They don't make them like this anymore.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

11/18/2022

3.5/5

Fallen is more of a cult film, one that seems to gain more fans each year, all falling under its wild narrative’s spell and unable to listen to a certain Rolling Stones song in quite the same way again.

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Yael Shuv

Total Film

06/01/2018

2/5

This overlong, rigidly boring affair suffers from a whole list of ailments.

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Kau M

@KauaMiguel May 24

An immersive atmosphere is something I always appreciate in films and tend to recommend them, and this one has a very interesting atmosphere, but I feel that the only thing that made me want to see it is its protagonist and the actors in the cast, which is honestly very important for this film because it lacks development. It starts with an incredible mystery that keeps you entertained and wanting to know more, but as the revelation unfolds, it doesn't become as fun and believable, even though it knows how to play everything against the protagonist. This film is quite courageous and different in terms of genre clichés; I really like its bold ending.

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Lorde M.

@Lord_Fears Mar 5

Arguably the best demonic possession movie in the history of pandemonium… 😈

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Shyodo T

@Shyodo Feb 12

A great psychological supernatural movie Don’t miss it!!

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Jalvzz ..

@jalvzz Jan 20

Very very creepy. I liked it.

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Jerod S

@jeroduptown Dec 22

It's hard to make a mystery out of an antagonist you can't see. Once Denzel finds out its a demon, its a race.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Nov 23

Success in 02 hours, 04 minutes, and 06 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Language and Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $25,200,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Synopsis

After witnessing the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese (Elias Koteas), whom he arrested, police detective John Hobbes (Denzel Washington), and his partner, Jonesy (John Goodman), are soon investigating another murderer whose mode of operation is eerily similar to Reese's. In the course of the investigation, Hobbes meets theology professor Gretta Milano (Embeth Davidtz), who introduces him to the world of the occult and the possibility that an evil spirit is behind the killings.

Director: Gregory Hoblit
Producer: Charles Roven, Dawn Steel
Screenwriter: Nicholas Kazan
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Turner Pictures, Atlas Entertainment
Rating: R (Violence|Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 16, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.2M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)