Droning out the deafing screams of silence is why I already have 2 pairs of raycons and am considering a 3rd pair just bc I have abandoment issues and am afraid of losing one of them...
The scene where Azazel is talking to John on the street while jumping from people to people is probably one of my favorite scenes in a movie EVER. So great
INA YINNA HAAD DEMONU AAT! Syrian Aramic? What did you find at that place? Well some things pal, you shouldnt know. And if you know you should never tell.... Beware my wrath.
I remember watching this movie back in the day and thinking it was a ballsy move to end up with the villain winning despite the ultimate sacrifice of the protagonist, only to discover, he wasn't the protagonist in the first place, the demon was. It's a sadly underrated movie and I hope that through your review more people will give it a chance. Also, I haven't been able to hear that song without thinking immediately of this movie, just as I can't hear "We've only just begun" from The Carpenters without thinking of the movie "1408".
or sympathy for the devil in fear and loathing in las vegas lol same thing, songs get stamped with other things in our memory as we get older, it is great getting old in my opinion. ;)
It's sad I loved that he did something different and they never gave him another until The Little Things but still wasn't my type of movie like Denzel can act
Fallen and Bone Collector are honestly two of my faves.. It probably doesn't hurt that they both star Denzel.. He is such a tremendous actor and both films really showcase his talents ;)
I love fallen, it's a clever concept, especially being narrated by Denzel at the beginning, considering the end. And the scene where the Demon sings the Rolling Stones while body hopping is cool!
I named my cat Azazel because of this movie ( he was a sweetheart NOT the devil but we found him as a ferel kitten so he was a lil spicy at first🥰 . I'm so glad you covered a truly brilliant piece of cinema, it's always been one of my faves.
I love the low-key nature of this film. I think the fact that it does avoid more 'cinematic' flourishes makes the overall effect more chilling, as if Azazel isn't just an intruder in the bodies of the characters, but an intruder in the film as well... as though a demon has possessed a by-the-numbers police procedural.
Speaking of Possession, I'd love to see you do a video analysis of Andrzej Żuławski's 1981 film 'Possession', Ryan. An incredibly intense gem of a psychological horror with one of the greatest performances ever put to screen by Isabelle Adjani.
I watched this movie two days ago, and man is the performance from Isabelle Adjani captivating. Also Sam Neill is a pleasure to watch in whatever movie he is in, but Isabelle Adjani really took it to the next level
this halloween i got extremely high and rewatched this after like at least 6 years of not having seen it. what a kick ass movie. all the lovecraftian cosmic horror overtones in that film really hit the spot for me. a stupidly intense, scary and smart movie that even has it's comedic moments (heinrich is fucking hilarious and uncomfortable at the same time lol)
Denzel Washington had one of the best performances in this movie. Going from good cop in control to man on the run and slowly becoming paranoid and unhinged was awesome. It didn’t rely on jump scares and loud noises but the eerie feeling of being watched constantly while your world crumbles. I miss movies like this.
I only wish we had gotten a little more of Elias Koteas as Azazel. He’s playing it in a waty that many of the other actors simply couldn’t replicate very well. It makes certain ones seem like a different entity possessing them, while a few really nail it. There’s a runner who really does a great performance that is very short, but ends up integral to framing John.
@@marvellousm I really wish they had done that, as many of the possession come off giving more of a Wes Craven’s ‘Shocker’ tone, than the more serious and somber one of Legion: Exorcist 3.
The ending pissed me off SO MUCH. I'm sad no one talks about this film. It was an amazing thriller. It actually made the Rolling Stones music quite unnerving, because I still think of this movie.
Fallen is one of my favorite movies of all time for a lot of reasons that you delve into. I love that the first half is a strict, believable police procedural that severely limits the supernatural underpinnings while still having enough of them there that the story's logic by the end is flawless. The little things, like Azazael always being left handed no matter what actor is playing it at the time, the fact that they set up the movie by showing Azazel is able to go into animals with the orange cat so it isn't a cheat for him to survive at the end, and just all the major actors, Denzel, Goodman, Gandalfini, Sutherland....just acting their hearts out. Also, I just love that it's a demoic possession movie that doesn't call back to The Exorcist in practically anyway. No green little girls, no inhuman yoga poses, no split pea soup. The possession aspect is done entirely through body language and acting. I can't say enough good stuff about this movie.
Shoutout to a fellow anxiety sufferer who also crams my days with constant UA-cam and other media to drown the inner negative thoughts produced my psyche and rattling round my brain!
I really enjoy this movie. Fallen and The Mist have some of the best gut-punching anti-hollywood endings committed to (relatively) recent film. There is a time and place for grim. Sometimes they help you work through things.
The part where you're describing Azazel as the scapegoat for sins reminded me of the movie The Order with Heath Ledger. Would love to see you do one on that movie
Whether as part of a video on the larger "fighting the literal devil" trend or as a standalone, I'd love to see you do a video on Stigmata. The Roku-generated preview frames for this video happened to all be from the few seconds where you mentioned Stigmata, and I got so excited thinking this video was about that! It's one of my all-time faves, def worthy of your attention & analysis!
Wow, I've actually seen this movie before you talked about it. I do feel this is an underappreciated film and I actually like the fact that it's not glammed up like other possession movies. It kind of gets into your head and makes you feel like this could actually happen. Also, ever since I've seen that movie, I can't "Time on my Side" without getting a slight feeling of discomfort.
"Exploring The BEST Demonic Possession Movie You've NEVER Seen" LIES! I own it on DVD Also, something I learned in my Late Victorian Horror literature class, the "fin de siècle"; the degeneration of society as a century draws to an end. Books like Dracula and The Beetle tell stories of humanity being pit against supernatural threats, right around the turn of the 19th century(I think both were from around 1897). So all the "Man vs. The Devil" movies are like a little peek into what we were afraid of at the end of the 20th.
Fallen is a supremely underrated movie. I'm glad you covered it here. I will add that whomever did the casting was an absolute genius. Each of those people who were possessed look completely different, but when Azazel takes them over, their entire demeanor changes. Each actor killed it in the film. Brilliant flick. I need to show my son this one.
I love when you take films that aren’t typically labeled as horror but have enough horrific moments to qualify a whole video essay about it. Like your take on watership down, or Coraline. Would love your thoughts on the Black Cauldron.
I’m surprised you haven’t done a David Lynch essay yet. Maybe an Eraserhead or Mulholland Drive video for the future? Would love to see how you interpret his movies!
@@RyanHollinger Oh you definitely should. His movies are very convoluted and dream-like. They can be very unsettling to watch due to the way he can translate literal nightmares into film haha. I’d recommend you check out Mulholland Drive as a starter!
Mommy was VERY into these kinds of spooky films during the late '90s & 2000's. I remember the scene in which the demon jumps bodies by rapidly touching people's shoulders in a crowd. Seeing that visual shook up more memories of this from my brain. Denzel Washington is a REAL good actor. So amazing that he intimidates me.
I remember when I watched this movie with my mom for the first time how angry she was at the ending. I can never hear Sympathy for the Devil without thinking of this movie. Underrated gem.
The fact that I still have the refrain 'time is on my side' kick into gear the moment I saw the title says something about how much of an impact it had.
As much as I love hearing Ryan's thoughts on movies I've seen, I get all sorts of giddy when he covers something I haven't seen before. This looks like another movie I'll happily check out because of his video.
It's hard to believe this was one of those "forgotten" films. What a great cast, with Washington, Goodman, Sutherland! They really made what could have been a silly TV movie into something special. I think Goodman's turn at being possessed at the end was magical--he seems perfect for it. You're right, it really is fairly unique among possession movies, especially the way it crossed over with Noir--but it seems to work. It's almost like a supernatural version of Se7en.
The title of this video doesnt do this hidden gem any justice. This movie is easily in my top 10 all time favorites and, in my opinion, the best denzel Washington movies if not my favorite of his. I pop this movie all the time and it never gets old. You must see this movie if you haven't yet. Please. And thank you for covering it, Ryan.
When this movie came out there was a soap opera that I watched called "Sunset Beach". I remember recognizing one of the people Azazel touches as an actor from that show.
Thank you so much for covering this. As a young teenager I was obsessed with this sub-genre/mood of movies. I rented this on video after it came out and loved it. And I've never met anyone else who saw it. Loved the ending, and yeah, "Time is on my sIde" now forever reminds me of this movie. So underrated. I bought the DVD when it came out and listened to the commentary track. I almost felt disappointed because the original script they discuss and the studio mandated changes made it seem like there was an even greater and almost more subtle story they wanted to tell.
Also, RE: the demon zeitgeist in horror, there was also a huge angel motif in romantic/upbeat movies alongside it. Everything from “Angels in the Outfield” to “City of Angels” that came out the same year as this. Huh.
I only vaguely remember seeing this movie when I was very young with my parents. All I remembered from it was the eeriness of that Rolling Stones song and even that eventuality faded from my memory. That is, until I watched this video. Thank you for releasing that memory of childhood terror from the deepest depths of my mind.
One of my favourite movies of all time and easily one of the best uses of a Rolling Stones song that Hollywood has ever produced. So glad to see you cover this underrated gem of a film!
This was my first supernatural thriller I got to watch at a young age (I was sheltered, lol) and it’s still one of my favorites. I’m so happy you covered it. It’s so underrated.
Hey Ryan, ever think about covering hellraiser or some of the other clive barker adaptations? Hellraiser 1 would be up your alley, the rest I don't know much about since many of them aren't talked that well about compared to the first.
I haven't thought of this movie in decades. The first few min of the video stirred some foggy memories, then Time is On My Side was mentioned and the whole rest of the movie just clicked into place in my head. This really was a great movie. Solid story that has a drastic but well executed side-step into a different and wider narrative. Great performances. Denzil Washington at his height In the previous 6 years he had been in Malcom X, Philadelphia, Crimson Tide, Virtuosity (with a delightfully chaotic and young Russel Crowe), Courage Under FIre & The Pelican Brief..... one hell of a CV in those movies there. And an ending that goes for a last blow like Se7en did, but instead of cutting your balls off and delivering them to you in the middle of a desert, it just kicks you in the shin, gives you a jab in the face, then laughs at you as it wanders off to mess with someone else. addendum: Isn't the darker turn of 90s movies basically just yet another example of the so-called 'every other decade' concept? Here it is a reprise of the 70s, which took over from the optimism of the 60s. With this new shift in the 90s coming from the giant big dumb action forget-your-brain-at-the-door funfests of the 80s.
I was sick when I watched this and I thought it was a perfect sick day movie because if I thought at all about the plot, I would find it too silly to sit through. It’s weird how I could have even had that thought while watching.
We loved this movie growing up. As soon as I saw your thumbnail that song instantly got stuck in my head. I loved how Azazel had certain characteristics like being left-handed that ratted him out. What a blast from the past! ❤️
This movie has always been an important one to me. It was my first real experience with a plot twist I didn't want to accept, while also loving it completely. I also loved the long dialogue between professionals that had no idea what they were dealing with, and the slow realization that everything they knew to be true was inconsequential. I loved the mystery of it, and as a high school kid just waking up to the world of literature, I was hooked. And compared to the end of days demon stories of the era, this one felt truly haunting that was deeply understated, suggesting the end of it all was hiding in plain sight, playing with us and loving the ride. I still watch it regularly. Thank you for covering this film. One of my favourites.
Thanks for covering this underrated film. Since I've seen it years ago I never forgot " time is on my side, yes it is" the hopelessness that builds throughout as well as the twisted finale alone makes this a great thriller.
Luv your Review Ryan. Azazel was The Same demon from Supernatural Aka The Yellow Eyed Demon. P.s That ending was Bad Ass I love How The Bad Guy Wins Makes It way Scarier Knowing evil is Out There. By the way Ending Song is Called ''Sympathy For The Devil''-By The Rolling Stones.
This was seen by me plenty. Came out when I was a HS Student. Watched it multiple times in the Movie Theatres and own it on DVD. All Star Cast (Denzel, Goodman, Sutherland, Gandolfini etc.) Very underrated movie
Dude, Connor's theory is on point! I remember that time, we started to shift from disaster movies into more supernatural menaces and it was quite cazy. On one side, news broadcasts talking about Y2J, the possible colapse of society due to how reliant on computers every piece of social/infra structure was, doomsday cults talking about mass suicide and on the other side, Hollywood going bananas over demons, apocalipses and evil entities... The more i think about it, the more it all makes sense.
This! This was the movie! I remember a trailer were there was a guy singing “time is on my side”, touches a girl then she starts singing it. This damn thing has haunted my dreams for nearly 25 years
This movie was, probably, my favorite movie rental in the Autumn of '98. I was impressed enough to rerent it, so I could show it to other's. I've long thought it to be an underappreciated, solid flick. Happy to see it get some love, and REALLY happy that it's Ryan doing it. One thing I've alway's thought about this film: it under-develops the stressful, everyday life of John's existence: being a single father and caretaker of a handicapped sibling, while having a dangerous job, just to put food on the table. When John's brother is possessed and killed, it is a horribly tragic event, that is somewhat lost in the frenetic 3rd act.
Why not type Of a prestigious quality. Chef kiss really should be left to food. Hope that fad dies out quickly. In the industry its used more as a snark. Al bacio .... now that's a different kettle of fish. Definitely not from money are you?
@@Theredladydribbles What the hell are you on about? Please stay in school and/or go talk to your own or someone's grandparents about manners. Yeesh. I'd never seen drama on Ryan's page. Are you lost?
One of the best endings to a movie I'd ever seen. The cat strutting through the snow and the music accompanying that strut was awesome! Great movie overall!
Saw it "cold" the first time- I had no idea what the movie was about, but Denzel, Goodman and Donald Sutherland? Worth a shot. And what a shot! F-ing cats.
This is why i love this channel so much. It has introduced me to so many movies i didn't know were a thing. Grabbers and 8mm are some of my favourites that i have watched because of this channel.
Fallen has one of my favorite depictions of demonic possession. Most possessed in cinema borrow heavily from Pazuzu in The Exorcist (and rightfully so, as the film is based on an allegedly true account). A floating, contorting, barfing, blaspheming, telekinetic, obviously supernaturally afflicted person (made worse as the victim is an angelic looking child). Hoyver, demons of this type bug me. They're so stupid. At best they destroy one person and their family, but seem content to make their host act like a lunatic and cause scary, but harmless haunting type phenomena. They're not very cunning, so obviously evil that most characters run to the last church they attended. In a way, they send their victims into the arms of the enemy, God and his Earthly servants, exorcists. Azazel is horrifying because it rapidly changes hosts and has a subtle, deceptive, cruel, capricious and murderous mind. Unlike Pazuzu, Azazel has more on his agenda than flop around and shout obscenities, murder.
Remember watching this when it came out, and have enjoyed rewatches every few years ever since. The twist didn't surprise me even on the first go-around, but even so, the slow burn really works for me.
this reminds me of the show “the outcast”. it’s an underrated horror GEM that was cancelled after 2 seasons. you should do a video on it if you haven’t bc it’s sO good
@@commandercat10 it’s a show based off comics written by robert kirkman. the main character kyle dealt with possession as a kid. people in his town don’t like him bc he “allegedly” physically assaulted his wife and daughter. he befriends a priest to try to find answers bc throughout the seasons, the whole town becomes possessed. it only had 2 seasons
Intruders is another gem. It features a "possessed" Millie Bobby Brown in her, starring, screen debut. She kills it. ..literally. Really liked S1 of The Outcast but couldn't get into S2.
"I need to be plugged into something to drown out the deafening screams of silence" This is a grade-A, pure, refined, gold-plated *mood.* As one who suffers from anxiety, I wholeheartedly empathize.
I'm so glad you covered this, I always feel like a crazy person when I talk about this movie. It's been one of my favorites since I saw it ages ago and it seems like I was the only person who had heard of it!
I love the feel of this film. Right out of the gate it has this harsh, oppressive tone of inevitability. And it never lets up untill the end credits start. Great video Ryan as per usual. Keep up the great work!👍
This was the best kind of movie from the video rental era. A movie you rent for the cover and comes home to realize it was something completely different. Like Event Horizon.
I bought this movie blind on VHS back in the day and absolutely loved it. I still sing the song because of it at certain times... Every actor in it brought their A-game and it made me appreciate John Goodman and Elias Koteas as very underrated actors.
It has been three watches of your response now, 2 more than I gave the movie, and I have to say that I watch movies strictly for escapism but I never caught the true tragedy of this movie. Looking at face value for the first time, it is an artful apocalypse movie. But you give it so much meaning, you connect the dots that I checked out for! You make every movie you review so much more than I originally experienced, and that is what brings me back to your channel! 💜
2:28 Ahem, as much as I enjoy John Goodman, there's only one actor I've seen called Our Lord & Savior that I believe in & that man is Tim Curry. ✨😉 Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
This is one of my friend's favorite movies and our big friend group sat down and watched it one night. At the end, we all yelled at them, we were so furious at the ending.
I remember watching this when I was young, when this first came out. The ending scene with the cat walking down the sidewalk while that song played has always stuck with me.
Just wanted to say I love your content and I really hope you’re doing well! Always love finding new horror and look forward to new notifications from you to add to my library 😊
I saw this movie with my sister not long after it came to Blockbuster (timestamp!) and we were so shaken by the ending! This was the movie that taught me the idea that a film doesn't have to have a happy ending to be a good movie, and I will always love it for that. Thanks so much for putting this back on my radar to rewatch, Ryan!
I'm not really moved when it comes to the possession movies we get in droves these days but man this one really scared me. Not cause of the imagery, but the concept, and the plot. Thanks for the rec
A lot of this reminds me of Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Story in terms of how the demons exist in the world. Would love to see you cover that sometime as well, Ryan!
I remember seeing this as a kid on TV and immediately being hooked on the story and the characters involved. This really encapsulates Denzel Washington as an actor and it’s one of my favorite thrillers out there
Funny story. I sat down to watch this video last night. I don't really care about spoilers or knowing a twist when going into a movie, I know I'm odd, but it just doesn't bother me. But then I remembered my husband had told me about this movie years ago, noting that I would really like it, but also warning me "It has an ending I would write" which means too open ended for my usual tastes, but I decided to go into this blind. I stopped your video, asked him if we had a copy somewhere and then we watched it. I am so thankful that I didn't watch your video first. I really liked it! I'm mad I didn't watch it sooner and strangely, I didn't mind that ending, because I didn't see it coming, till I remembered the cat and then knew. I think it's because demons are often portrayed as much easier to destroy or defeat and it's a tired narrative to me. So this was an ending I really enjoyed. Oh I lied, there was one thing I asked my husband and it had to do with John Goodmans character and whether he made it, no context, just a yes or no to it. Thank you for making this and inspiring me to watch it. Also, the demon trend in the 90's, I never thought about it like that, so fascinating! And as always, I voter for Ginger Snaps next :)
Awesome movie and equally amazing video!! I was so drawn in at the end that I was honestly angry that Azazel had escaped using a trick no one had even thought of throughout the movie. Thanks for going through it ("Fallen"), it really was a great movie!!
*Thanks to my patron Conor for the inspiration! ... COMMENT WHAT SHOULD I COVER NEXT?!*
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The devil and antichrist in film.
I’d love you to cover Mike Flanagan’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ or his newest miniseries ‘Midnight Mass.’
Keep up the good work, Ryan!
The void, ginger snaps trilogy, hellraiser, fear street movies, what we do in the shadows and over the garden wall.
Droning out the deafing screams of silence is why I already have 2 pairs of raycons and am considering a 3rd pair just bc I have abandoment issues and am afraid of losing one of them...
There is a interesting horror movie that has a cold winter atmosphere. It’s called the Lodge
You weren't wrong by saying the ending was both genius, and yet still the biggest kick in the balls I've experienced yet watching a film.
It's the epitome of "that's so crazy it just might work!"
I was kicked in the balls once for real.
Lmfao
I loved this movie for the ending
You kinda have to admire how they fooled ya.
The scene where Azazel is talking to John on the street while jumping from people to people is probably one of my favorite scenes in a movie EVER. So great
When the lady starts singing...so good
@@Nick_CF yes all paired with the dizzying camera work. While most of the movie is very TV-esque (as Ryan mentioned) that one excels.
Omg yes this is the same for me glad someone else thinks it’s the best part
The chase scene - not exactly a chase but it is. Slipping from host to host to try and catch the woman. Awesome.
INA YINNA HAAD DEMONU AAT!
Syrian Aramic? What did you find at that place? Well some things pal, you shouldnt know.
And if you know you should never tell....
Beware my wrath.
If you haven’t seen Fallen before, Don’t worry, Time is on your side….
…Oh Yes it ee-uhs!
*the Winchesters are on their wait to your location*
Time... is on my side. Oh, yes it is.
Well played sir.
Yes it IS!
I remember watching this movie back in the day and thinking it was a ballsy move to end up with the villain winning despite the ultimate sacrifice of the protagonist, only to discover, he wasn't the protagonist in the first place, the demon was. It's a sadly underrated movie and I hope that through your review more people will give it a chance. Also, I haven't been able to hear that song without thinking immediately of this movie, just as I can't hear "We've only just begun" from The Carpenters without thinking of the movie "1408".
Same on both counts
Hobbes was proud
or sympathy for the devil in fear and loathing in las vegas lol same thing, songs get stamped with other things in our memory as we get older, it is great getting old in my opinion. ;)
As I read we’ve only just begun I instantly remembered 1408
"Oh, no! Not the Carpenters, too!" - Sam Neill - In the Mouth of Madness
It was this movie and the Bone Collector that convinced me that Denzel Washington can portray characters in horror movies perfectly.
It's sad I loved that he did something different and they never gave him another until The Little Things but still wasn't my type of movie like Denzel can act
Fallen and Bone Collector are honestly two of my faves.. It probably doesn't hurt that they both star Denzel.. He is such a tremendous actor and both films really showcase his talents ;)
I thought Training day showed his range for me but I definitely agree!
Denzel can do anything.
Even defeat King Kong.
I love fallen, it's a clever concept, especially being narrated by Denzel at the beginning, considering the end.
And the scene where the Demon sings the Rolling Stones while body hopping is cool!
I named my cat Azazel because of this movie ( he was a sweetheart NOT the devil but we found him as a ferel kitten so he was a lil spicy at first🥰 . I'm so glad you covered a truly brilliant piece of cinema, it's always been one of my faves.
Thats so cool this comment has the perfect number of likes though...
I love the low-key nature of this film. I think the fact that it does avoid more 'cinematic' flourishes makes the overall effect more chilling, as if Azazel isn't just an intruder in the bodies of the characters, but an intruder in the film as well... as though a demon has possessed a by-the-numbers police procedural.
Speaking of Possession, I'd love to see you do a video analysis of Andrzej Żuławski's 1981 film 'Possession', Ryan. An incredibly intense gem of a psychological horror with one of the greatest performances ever put to screen by Isabelle Adjani.
Oh god, YES. Saw this during the initial lockdown last year and it freaked me out in the best way.
I watched this movie two days ago, and man is the performance from Isabelle Adjani captivating. Also Sam Neill is a pleasure to watch in whatever movie he is in, but Isabelle Adjani really took it to the next level
Definitely agree with this, Possession is a must watch, my god, those preformances, especially by Isabelle Adjani.
this halloween i got extremely high and rewatched this after like at least 6 years of not having seen it. what a kick ass movie. all the lovecraftian cosmic horror overtones in that film really hit the spot for me. a stupidly intense, scary and smart movie that even has it's comedic moments (heinrich is fucking hilarious and uncomfortable at the same time lol)
Denzel Washington had one of the best performances in this movie. Going from good cop in control to man on the run and slowly becoming paranoid and unhinged was awesome. It didn’t rely on jump scares and loud noises but the eerie feeling of being watched constantly while your world crumbles. I miss movies like this.
I only wish we had gotten a little more of Elias Koteas as Azazel. He’s playing it in a waty that many of the other actors simply couldn’t replicate very well.
It makes certain ones seem like a different entity possessing them, while a few really nail it.
There’s a runner who really does a great performance that is very short, but ends up integral to framing John.
Makes you wonder if they could have just subbed in Koteas as Azazel for key moments like Brad Dourif as the Gemini Killer in Exorcist 3
@@marvellousm
I really wish they had done that, as many of the possession come off giving more of a Wes Craven’s ‘Shocker’ tone, than the more serious and somber one of Legion: Exorcist 3.
I'd like to think that the victims psyche somehow affected the way Azazel's own persona manifested.
The ending pissed me off SO MUCH.
I'm sad no one talks about this film. It was an amazing thriller. It actually made the Rolling Stones music quite unnerving, because I still think of this movie.
I am only pissed they never made a sequel with the lady as the main character.
Fallen is one of my favorite movies of all time for a lot of reasons that you delve into. I love that the first half is a strict, believable police procedural that severely limits the supernatural underpinnings while still having enough of them there that the story's logic by the end is flawless. The little things, like Azazael always being left handed no matter what actor is playing it at the time, the fact that they set up the movie by showing Azazel is able to go into animals with the orange cat so it isn't a cheat for him to survive at the end, and just all the major actors, Denzel, Goodman, Gandalfini, Sutherland....just acting their hearts out.
Also, I just love that it's a demoic possession movie that doesn't call back to The Exorcist in practically anyway. No green little girls, no inhuman yoga poses, no split pea soup. The possession aspect is done entirely through body language and acting.
I can't say enough good stuff about this movie.
2:24 Amen.
John Goodman can do no wrong.
Love learning about horror films I’ve never heard of. Keep up the good work Ryan!
He seems so nice but is very good at playing bad people. Reminds me of how serial killers are always described as so nice. Same with the SVU guy
Shoutout to a fellow anxiety sufferer who also crams my days with constant UA-cam and other media to drown the inner negative thoughts produced my psyche and rattling round my brain!
Hell yeah, Fallen, haven't heard anybody talk about this movie in decades! And bonus points for Arlington Road lol
Arlington Rd is bonkers
I always watch this and Mathew Mcconaughey’s Frailty back to back. They always feel like they’re in the same universe, almost like spiritual sequels.
I love frailty! I can see that it could be a spiritual sequel to this…. Now I want to see a war between the demon hunters and the demons!
That's such a good movie. Bill Paxton was amazing.
I think Supernatural was inspired by it.
Azazel thought he won at the end until he encountered the Wincheseters.
I really enjoy this movie. Fallen and The Mist have some of the best gut-punching anti-hollywood endings committed to (relatively) recent film. There is a time and place for grim. Sometimes they help you work through things.
The part where you're describing Azazel as the scapegoat for sins reminded me of the movie The Order with Heath Ledger. Would love to see you do one on that movie
When Goodman sings the ‘Time Is on My Side,’ lyric “Yes it is…” it’s very creepy and campy in the same moment.
C’mon Jonesy
Whether as part of a video on the larger "fighting the literal devil" trend or as a standalone, I'd love to see you do a video on Stigmata. The Roku-generated preview frames for this video happened to all be from the few seconds where you mentioned Stigmata, and I got so excited thinking this video was about that! It's one of my all-time faves, def worthy of your attention & analysis!
Wow, I've actually seen this movie before you talked about it. I do feel this is an underappreciated film and I actually like the fact that it's not glammed up like other possession movies. It kind of gets into your head and makes you feel like this could actually happen. Also, ever since I've seen that movie, I can't "Time on my Side" without getting a slight feeling of discomfort.
"Fallen" is awesome, one of Denzel Washington movies not many people remember, one of his most overlooked
"Exploring The BEST Demonic Possession Movie You've NEVER Seen"
LIES!
I own it on DVD
Also, something I learned in my Late Victorian Horror literature class, the "fin de siècle"; the degeneration of society as a century draws to an end.
Books like Dracula and The Beetle tell stories of humanity being pit against supernatural threats, right around the turn of the 19th century(I think both were from around 1897).
So all the "Man vs. The Devil" movies are like a little peek into what we were afraid of at the end of the 20th.
Fallen is a supremely underrated movie. I'm glad you covered it here.
I will add that whomever did the casting was an absolute genius. Each of those people who were possessed look completely different, but when Azazel takes them over, their entire demeanor changes. Each actor killed it in the film. Brilliant flick. I need to show my son this one.
I’m not sure what the time zone difference is but thank you for releasing the most horrific stuff during my lunch break
I love when you take films that aren’t typically labeled as horror but have enough horrific moments to qualify a whole video essay about it. Like your take on watership down, or Coraline. Would love your thoughts on the Black Cauldron.
Same. Hope he reviews Black Cauldron.
I’m surprised you haven’t done a David Lynch essay yet. Maybe an Eraserhead or Mulholland Drive video for the future? Would love to see how you interpret his movies!
So would I… I’ve never fully seen one.
@@RyanHollinger Oh you definitely should. His movies are very convoluted and dream-like. They can be very unsettling to watch due to the way he can translate literal nightmares into film haha. I’d recommend you check out Mulholland Drive as a starter!
It might be in bad form because David Lynch has an active UA-cam channel he posts on every day.
@@julesking1303 tons of people give their opinions on lynchs works, I think it would be awesome
@@RyanHollinger for pure terror, I don’t think you can beat Fire Walk With Me. I suppose it has far more impact if you’ve seen Twin Peaks.
The real demonic possession is the way Ryan converted his viewers into saying "Hoyever." 😉😆
I thought it was “hi-yever”
Hoi evar
hoiyevauhr
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"Haw Ever"
Mommy was VERY into these kinds of spooky films during the late '90s & 2000's. I remember the scene in which the demon jumps bodies by rapidly touching people's shoulders in a crowd. Seeing that visual shook up more memories of this from my brain. Denzel Washington is a REAL good actor. So amazing that he intimidates me.
I remember when I watched this movie with my mom for the first time how angry she was at the ending. I can never hear Sympathy for the Devil without thinking of this movie. Underrated gem.
Another great movie in a similar vibe/vein is “Frailty” but I think you’ve covered it.
You can listen to "Time is on my side" on Ray Cons. Though not as chilling as a "HOYEVER."
The fact that I still have the refrain 'time is on my side' kick into gear the moment I saw the title says something about how much of an impact it had.
As much as I love hearing Ryan's thoughts on movies I've seen, I get all sorts of giddy when he covers something I haven't seen before. This looks like another movie I'll happily check out because of his video.
I remember seeing this back during its home release and thinking "Damn, now THAT'S how you end a thriller!"
Great movie, sadly forgotten.
Made my husband watch this for Halloween this year.
This movie, Seven, and Frailty are my “trifecta” of horror movies.
Frailty is insanely under rated.
Ryan should definitely make a video on frailty, so much to discuss
It's hard to believe this was one of those "forgotten" films. What a great cast, with Washington, Goodman, Sutherland! They really made what could have been a silly TV movie into something special. I think Goodman's turn at being possessed at the end was magical--he seems perfect for it. You're right, it really is fairly unique among possession movies, especially the way it crossed over with Noir--but it seems to work. It's almost like a supernatural version of Se7en.
Always to come back to a new vid with the iconic “Hoyever “
The title of this video doesnt do this hidden gem any justice. This movie is easily in my top 10 all time favorites and, in my opinion, the best denzel Washington movies if not my favorite of his. I pop this movie all the time and it never gets old. You must see this movie if you haven't yet. Please. And thank you for covering it, Ryan.
When this movie came out there was a soap opera that I watched called "Sunset Beach". I remember recognizing one of the people Azazel touches as an actor from that show.
Thank you so much for covering this. As a young teenager I was obsessed with this sub-genre/mood of movies. I rented this on video after it came out and loved it. And I've never met anyone else who saw it. Loved the ending, and yeah, "Time is on my sIde" now forever reminds me of this movie. So underrated. I bought the DVD when it came out and listened to the commentary track. I almost felt disappointed because the original script they discuss and the studio mandated changes made it seem like there was an even greater and almost more subtle story they wanted to tell.
Also, RE: the demon zeitgeist in horror, there was also a huge angel motif in romantic/upbeat movies alongside it. Everything from “Angels in the Outfield” to “City of Angels” that came out the same year as this. Huh.
I only vaguely remember seeing this movie when I was very young with my parents. All I remembered from it was the eeriness of that Rolling Stones song and even that eventuality faded from my memory. That is, until I watched this video. Thank you for releasing that memory of childhood terror from the deepest depths of my mind.
Just when I thought this day was okay, Ryan posts a new video and makes it better.
One of my favourite movies of all time and easily one of the best uses of a Rolling Stones song that Hollywood has ever produced.
So glad to see you cover this underrated gem of a film!
Underrated with a great opening, just not a fan of the ending. I would recommend First Power as well and if you want a fun version, Shocker.
This was my first supernatural thriller I got to watch at a young age (I was sheltered, lol) and it’s still one of my favorites. I’m so happy you covered it. It’s so underrated.
try Frailty.
Hey Ryan, ever think about covering hellraiser or some of the other clive barker adaptations? Hellraiser 1 would be up your alley, the rest I don't know much about since many of them aren't talked that well about compared to the first.
Hellraiser 2 was actually good too
The first 2 were the only ones worth talking about. The others all sucked progressively more and more.
I haven't thought of this movie in decades. The first few min of the video stirred some foggy memories, then Time is On My Side was mentioned and the whole rest of the movie just clicked into place in my head.
This really was a great movie. Solid story that has a drastic but well executed side-step into a different and wider narrative. Great performances. Denzil Washington at his height In the previous 6 years he had been in Malcom X, Philadelphia, Crimson Tide, Virtuosity (with a delightfully chaotic and young Russel Crowe), Courage Under FIre & The Pelican Brief..... one hell of a CV in those movies there. And an ending that goes for a last blow like Se7en did, but instead of cutting your balls off and delivering them to you in the middle of a desert, it just kicks you in the shin, gives you a jab in the face, then laughs at you as it wanders off to mess with someone else.
addendum: Isn't the darker turn of 90s movies basically just yet another example of the so-called 'every other decade' concept? Here it is a reprise of the 70s, which took over from the optimism of the 60s. With this new shift in the 90s coming from the giant big dumb action forget-your-brain-at-the-door funfests of the 80s.
I was sick when I watched this and I thought it was a perfect sick day movie because if I thought at all about the plot, I would find it too silly to sit through. It’s weird how I could have even had that thought while watching.
We loved this movie growing up. As soon as I saw your thumbnail that song instantly got stuck in my head. I loved how Azazel had certain characteristics like being left-handed that ratted him out. What a blast from the past! ❤️
This was a very good movie. This and Frailty, Frequency, and Stir of Echos were also good movies along the same vein
This movie has always been an important one to me. It was my first real experience with a plot twist I didn't want to accept, while also loving it completely. I also loved the long dialogue between professionals that had no idea what they were dealing with, and the slow realization that everything they knew to be true was inconsequential. I loved the mystery of it, and as a high school kid just waking up to the world of literature, I was hooked. And compared to the end of days demon stories of the era, this one felt truly haunting that was deeply understated, suggesting the end of it all was hiding in plain sight, playing with us and loving the ride. I still watch it regularly. Thank you for covering this film. One of my favourites.
One of the most underappreciated thrillers in its own genre.
Thanks for covering this underrated film. Since I've seen it years ago I never forgot " time is on my side, yes it is" the hopelessness that builds throughout as well as the twisted finale alone makes this a great thriller.
Luv your Review Ryan. Azazel was The Same demon from Supernatural Aka The Yellow Eyed Demon. P.s That ending was Bad Ass I love How The Bad Guy Wins Makes It way Scarier Knowing evil is Out There. By the way Ending Song is Called ''Sympathy For The Devil''-By The Rolling Stones.
Fallen is a long time favorite. So glad you covered it!
This was seen by me plenty. Came out when I was a HS Student. Watched it multiple times in the Movie Theatres and own it on DVD. All Star Cast (Denzel, Goodman, Sutherland, Gandolfini etc.) Very underrated movie
I remember renting this and Shocker from Blockbuster back in the day. I had "Time is on my Side" stuck in my head for weeks.
I love “Fallen.” It’s a top 10 horror movie for me, though there are probably 25 in my top 10.
Dude, Connor's theory is on point!
I remember that time, we started to shift from disaster movies into more supernatural menaces and it was quite cazy.
On one side, news broadcasts talking about Y2J, the possible colapse of society due to how reliant on computers every piece of social/infra structure was, doomsday cults talking about mass suicide and on the other side, Hollywood going bananas over demons, apocalipses and evil entities... The more i think about it, the more it all makes sense.
This! This was the movie! I remember a trailer were there was a guy singing “time is on my side”, touches a girl then she starts singing it. This damn thing has haunted my dreams for nearly 25 years
This movie was, probably, my favorite movie rental in the Autumn of '98. I was impressed enough to rerent it, so I could show it to other's. I've long thought it to be an underappreciated, solid flick.
Happy to see it get some love, and REALLY happy that it's Ryan doing it.
One thing I've alway's thought about this film: it under-develops the stressful, everyday life of John's existence: being a single father and caretaker of a handicapped sibling, while having a dangerous job, just to put food on the table. When John's brother is possessed and killed, it is a horribly tragic event, that is somewhat lost in the frenetic 3rd act.
I've always looved this movie. All the actors are * chef's kiss *
Why not type Of a prestigious quality. Chef kiss really should be left to food. Hope that fad dies out quickly. In the industry its used more as a snark. Al bacio .... now that's a different kettle of fish.
Definitely not from money are you?
@@Theredladydribbles What the hell are you on about? Please stay in school and/or go talk to your own or someone's grandparents about manners. Yeesh.
I'd never seen drama on Ryan's page. Are you lost?
One of the best endings to a movie I'd ever seen. The cat strutting through the snow and the music accompanying that strut was awesome! Great movie overall!
Saw it "cold" the first time- I had no idea what the movie was about, but Denzel, Goodman and Donald Sutherland? Worth a shot. And what a shot! F-ing cats.
I have seen it. The scene where Azazel hops to people around the protagonist is top tier
🎶Tiiiiiiiiime is on my side, yes it is! 🎶
This is why i love this channel so much. It has introduced me to so many movies i didn't know were a thing. Grabbers and 8mm are some of my favourites that i have watched because of this channel.
Fallen has one of my favorite depictions of demonic possession. Most possessed in cinema borrow heavily from Pazuzu in The Exorcist (and rightfully so, as the film is based on an allegedly true account). A floating, contorting, barfing, blaspheming, telekinetic, obviously supernaturally afflicted person (made worse as the victim is an angelic looking child).
Hoyver, demons of this type bug me. They're so stupid. At best they destroy one person and their family, but seem content to make their host act like a lunatic and cause scary, but harmless haunting type phenomena. They're not very cunning, so obviously evil that most characters run to the last church they attended. In a way, they send their victims into the arms of the enemy, God and his Earthly servants, exorcists.
Azazel is horrifying because it rapidly changes hosts and has a subtle, deceptive, cruel, capricious and murderous mind. Unlike Pazuzu, Azazel has more on his agenda than flop around and shout obscenities, murder.
Remember watching this when it came out, and have enjoyed rewatches every few years ever since. The twist didn't surprise me even on the first go-around, but even so, the slow burn really works for me.
this reminds me of the show “the outcast”. it’s an underrated horror GEM that was cancelled after 2 seasons. you should do a video on it if you haven’t bc it’s sO good
What is it about I can’t find it when I look it up
Link?
@@commandercat10 it’s a show based off comics written by robert kirkman. the main character kyle dealt with possession as a kid. people in his town don’t like him bc he “allegedly” physically assaulted his wife and daughter. he befriends a priest to try to find answers bc throughout the seasons, the whole town becomes possessed. it only had 2 seasons
Intruders is another gem. It features a "possessed" Millie Bobby Brown in her, starring, screen debut. She kills it. ..literally. Really liked S1 of The Outcast but couldn't get into S2.
I miss this type of movies, as always excellent video
"I need to be plugged into something to drown out the deafening screams of silence"
This is a grade-A, pure, refined, gold-plated *mood.* As one who suffers from anxiety, I wholeheartedly empathize.
I'm so glad you covered this, I always feel like a crazy person when I talk about this movie. It's been one of my favorites since I saw it ages ago and it seems like I was the only person who had heard of it!
Fallen is fantastic and introduced me to the Rolling Stones. It was odd seeing an evil Casey Jones as a kid tho.
I love the feel of this film. Right out of the gate it has this harsh, oppressive tone of inevitability. And it never lets up untill the end credits start. Great video Ryan as per usual. Keep up the great work!👍
Hey algorithm gods, Ryan is an amazing channel, that is all!
This was the best kind of movie from the video rental era. A movie you rent for the cover and comes home to realize it was something completely different. Like Event Horizon.
Starship Troopers!!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
I bought this movie blind on VHS back in the day and absolutely loved it. I still sing the song because of it at certain times...
Every actor in it brought their A-game and it made me appreciate John Goodman and Elias Koteas as very underrated actors.
I adore this movie! So brilliant.
It has been three watches of your response now, 2 more than I gave the movie, and I have to say that I watch movies strictly for escapism but I never caught the true tragedy of this movie. Looking at face value for the first time, it is an artful apocalypse movie. But you give it so much meaning, you connect the dots that I checked out for! You make every movie you review so much more than I originally experienced, and that is what brings me back to your channel! 💜
2:28 Ahem, as much as I enjoy John Goodman, there's only one actor I've seen called Our Lord & Savior that I believe in & that man is Tim Curry. ✨😉
Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
This is one of my friend's favorite movies and our big friend group sat down and watched it one night. At the end, we all yelled at them, we were so furious at the ending.
Please do "Ravenous" next 🙏
I swore he already had, but apparently not, seconded, one of my favorite unknown horror films (along with Event Horizon and Lord of Illusions)
I remember watching this when I was young, when this first came out. The ending scene with the cat walking down the sidewalk while that song played has always stuck with me.
Just wanted to say I love your content and I really hope you’re doing well! Always love finding new horror and look forward to new notifications from you to add to my library 😊
I saw this movie with my sister not long after it came to Blockbuster (timestamp!) and we were so shaken by the ending! This was the movie that taught me the idea that a film doesn't have to have a happy ending to be a good movie, and I will always love it for that.
Thanks so much for putting this back on my radar to rewatch, Ryan!
This is one of my favorite movies! It's sad that it doesn't get more recognition, so thank you for showing it some love!
I'm not really moved when it comes to the possession movies we get in droves these days but man this one really scared me. Not cause of the imagery, but the concept, and the plot. Thanks for the rec
this movie has haunted me for such a long time. the villain singing 'time is on my side' as he transfers bodies is SO scary!
A lot of this reminds me of Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Story in terms of how the demons exist in the world. Would love to see you cover that sometime as well, Ryan!
I remember seeing this as a kid on TV and immediately being hooked on the story and the characters involved. This really encapsulates Denzel Washington as an actor and it’s one of my favorite thrillers out there
YAS!! SO happy to see you cover this movie -- and so positively. I found it recently and LOVE it
Funny story. I sat down to watch this video last night. I don't really care about spoilers or knowing a twist when going into a movie, I know I'm odd, but it just doesn't bother me. But then I remembered my husband had told me about this movie years ago, noting that I would really like it, but also warning me "It has an ending I would write" which means too open ended for my usual tastes, but I decided to go into this blind. I stopped your video, asked him if we had a copy somewhere and then we watched it. I am so thankful that I didn't watch your video first. I really liked it! I'm mad I didn't watch it sooner and strangely, I didn't mind that ending, because I didn't see it coming, till I remembered the cat and then knew. I think it's because demons are often portrayed as much easier to destroy or defeat and it's a tired narrative to me. So this was an ending I really enjoyed. Oh I lied, there was one thing I asked my husband and it had to do with John Goodmans character and whether he made it, no context, just a yes or no to it. Thank you for making this and inspiring me to watch it. Also, the demon trend in the 90's, I never thought about it like that, so fascinating! And as always, I voter for Ginger Snaps next :)
Awesome movie and equally amazing video!! I was so drawn in at the end that I was honestly angry that Azazel had escaped using a trick no one had even thought of throughout the movie.
Thanks for going through it ("Fallen"), it really was a great movie!!
This one has slipped under my radar and now I'm on the prowl for it. That cast is pretty damn awesome. Cheers Ryan!