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Fallen

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43% Tomatometer 56 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
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.
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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 Jan 11, 2008
The first half of this movie holds some promise, but time is not on its side. Go to Full Review
Time Out Jan 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. Go to Full Review
Janet Maslin New York Times May 20, 2003
3/5
A stylish if seriously far-fetched nightmare. Go to Full Review
Sharai Bohannon A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast May 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. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ Nov 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. Go to Full Review
Yael Shuv Total Film Jun 1, 2018
2/5
This overlong, rigidly boring affair suffers from a whole list of ailments. Go to Full Review
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RJ D @MeMyselfI Aug 31, 2026 Who ever wrote this script, agreed to act in this script, poured money into this production and green-lighted its release should have been fired, or told to got sit in a corner for as long as this dreary movie lasted. I’m surprised it got 43% on RT. I turned it off halfway through, angry at myself for watching it. See more Nick B @NickBtheHorrorOG Aug 25, 2026 This movie combined two of my favorite genres... crime drama and horror/demon-y shit. The cast is excellent, and there are some great twists, but it ran a little longer than it needs to. Cut about 30 min and this is a 10/10 film. Currently this is a solid 9/10 See more Henry D @Henry_Domke Aug 23, 2026 It felt a bit dated, especially the music and bold color palette, and it never developed much tension. Supernatural stories also aren’t really my cup of tea. The cast was appealing and the production values were good, but despite all that, the movie never quite came together for us. See more Ahmed T @RT10174074 Aug 21, 2026 (Slight Spoilers)There’s a Fincheresque patina to what Hoblit has created that’s given a fresh coat of Denzel urgency and watchability. One of the first intriguing genre benders for me with plenty of nostalgic value. Loved both elements of it. The horror of the supernatural and the horror capable by human beings. The blend of the narrative beats of an investigative thriller with that of a supernatural horror worked well for me. Whatever the opinions of critics, I loved the ending. In fact I’d say it was purrrrfect. IYKYK See more David M @Deitch Aug 20, 2026 Denzel, and John, fabulous. The critics had their heads where the Sun don’t shine. See more Benjamin G @BxDxGx Aug 17, 2026 A classic. Denzel in his prime. See more Read all reviews
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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)
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