Fallen

Main Plot

Fallen follows a detective named John Hobbes who becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious murders that seem to be connected to a notorious serial killer who was executed years earlier. As Hobbes investigates, he begins to experience strange occurrences and encounters a supernatural force that appears to be influencing events around him. The killer's spirit seems to be at work, using a unique ability to transfer itself from one person to another, leading to paranoia and confusion. Hobbes struggles to uncover the truth while grappling with the implications of this malevolent presence. As the investigation unfolds, he must confront the nature of evil and the possibility that the killer's influence extends beyond death, challenging his understanding of justice and morality. The tension escalates as Hobbes races against time to stop the murders and confront the dark force that threatens to consume him.

Characters

• Detective John Hobbes investigates a series of murders linked to a demonic entity that transfers between hosts through touch.
• John Goodman plays Lt. Stanton, a police detective who assists the protagonist in investigating a series of mysterious murders linked to a demonic presence.
• Donald Sutherland plays Lieutenant Stanton, a seasoned police officer who oversees the investigation of a series of mysterious murders linked to a demonic presence.

Ending Explained

In the ending of Fallen, the main conflict reaches its climax as Detective John Hobbes confronts the malevolent spirit of Azazel, which has been transferring from one host to another, committing murders and evading capture. After a series of harrowing encounters, Hobbes discovers that the only way to defeat Azazel is to isolate it from its ability to jump into new bodies. In a tense showdown, Hobbes realizes that he can trap Azazel by using his own body as bait. He orchestrates a plan to lure the spirit into a vulnerable host, leading to a final confrontation in a secluded location. As the spirit attempts to possess him, Hobbes manages to outsmart it, ultimately sacrificing himself to ensure that Azazel cannot escape and continue its reign of terror. The film concludes with the implication that while Hobbes has defeated Azazel, the spirit's essence lingers, suggesting that evil can never be fully eradicated. This ending ties back to the overarching themes of good versus evil and the moral complexities of human nature, leaving viewers with a haunting sense of unresolved darkness even in the face of apparent victory.