Directed by
Gregory Hoblit (
Primal Fear), Fallen is a blend of the police drama and supernatural thriller genres. Homicide detective John Hobbes (
Denzel Washington) narrates, taking the audience back to "the time I almost died." This sets a flashback in motion, beginning at the prison cell of serial killer Edgar Reese (
Elias Koteas), who grabs Hobbes' hand and sings
The Rolling Stones' "Time Is on My Side." After Reese is executed, Hobbes and his partner, Jonesy (
John Goodman), find a seeming copycat killer, committing murders in a manner not unlike Reese. Hobbes is drawn into the occult after he meets theology professor Gretta Milano (
Embeth Davidtz), the daughter of a dead police officer. Hobbes becomes a suspect himself, but he continues his search for the truth. Co-producer
Dawn Steel died just as this film was due for release. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide