Fallen

A seasoned Philadelphia detective who relentlessly pursues a demon behind a string of murders. He maintains a cool, analytical exterior while grappling with the demon’s taunts and the possibility that someone close may be compromised. His resolve and moral code drive him to dangerous, high-stakes choices.

A convicted serial killer on death row who appears unnervingly cheerful before his execution. He speaks in a language later identified as Syrian Aramaic, signaling the occult force behind the killings. His manner masks a supernatural leverage that persists even as he dies.

Hobbes’s partner, loyal and capable, who succumbs to Azazel’s possession. His shift from ally to threat culminates in a fatal clash, testing Hobbes’s trust and resolve. His fate is sealed by the demon’s reach and a final, sacrificial act.

A sharp, capable lieutenant who pursues the killer’s trail alongside Hobbes. He becomes a casualty when possessed by Azazel, catalyzing the film’s final reckoning. His role underscores the demon’s danger to institutional authority.

A researcher with ties to a detective lineage whose warnings about Azazel illuminate the demon’s nature. She provides crucial context about possession and helps Hobbes understand the threat. Her knowledge becomes pivotal in the cabin confrontation.

Hobbes’s young nephew who becomes a vessel for Azazel. The possession marks a personal reckoning for Hobbes as he fights to protect family while the demon exploits kinship bonds. His fate is intertwined with the detective’s effort to end the threat.

Hobbes’s intellectually disabled brother who is targeted by the demon through possession. The attack on Art heightens the stakes and compels Hobbes to take drastic action to safeguard his family and stop the evil.

The fallen angel-demon that possesses hosts through touch, capable of turning fear into a weapon. It taunts Hobbes by swapping hosts and bending reality, aiming to destroy the detective’s life and sense of control. The ending suggests the demon survives by transferring into a cat, leaving its ultimate fate ambiguous.