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Denzel Washington is among some of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood. However, despite his nearly five-decade-long career, the actor has been selective in exploring a specific genre, horror. And his only film that could be reasonably counted under the same has been the 1998 supernatural thriller,Fallen.
The film, though a critical and commercial disappointment at the time of its release, has since become a cult classic and was even referenced in Tom Hiddleston’s hit MCU series,Loki.
Denzel Washington’s Sole Venture into Horror Genre,Fallen
Throughout his long-standing career,Denzel Washingtonhas showcased remarkable versatility, excelling in films spanning action, drama, and thrillers. However,one genre that remains largely unexploredby the two-time Oscar winner is horror.
The only horror film the two-time Oscar-winner has ever starred in has been the 1998 supernatural thrillerFallen. The film follows him in the role of detective John Hobbes, who discovers that a series of copycat killings may not be the work of an ordinary serial killer, but something far more sinister.
Despite its intriguing premise, the film became his first and last venture into the horror genre so far, as the movie received an underwhelming response at the box office. The filmgrossed$25 million worldwide and earned mixed reviews from critics.
While somepraisedthe movie for its eerie atmosphere and supernatural thrills and the lack of others criticized the movie for its convoluted plot and lack of emotional engagement.
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Over time, the movie gained a cult following and is now regarded as one of the most underrated films of Washington’s career. However, it is now believed that the actor has refrained from returning to the horror genre due to its initial commercial failure.
Loki Season 1 Paid Homage to Denzel Washington’s Only Horror Movie
StarringTom Hiddlestonin the lead,Lokihas become one of thestandout MCU projectssince the release of the 2019 filmAvengers: Endgame.And Season 1 Episode 2 of the show titled,The Variant,also features a subtle tribute to Denzel Washington’s 1998 filmFallen.
The episode follows Loki and Mobius (Owen Wilson) as they track the Variant that had been chasing a hurricane shelter in the Roxxcart superstore. A tense sequence follows as the Variant uses an enchantment to possess the bodies of Hunter B-15 and other locals.
The chillingsequence mirrorsa scene fromFallen, where Washington’s character, John Hobbes, chases a possessed man into the street, where Azazel, the supernatural entity depicted in the movie, begins rapidly switching his possessions between the bodies of people around Hobbes, warning him to back off.
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While theLokishowrunners have not confirmed whether this scene is a direct reference toFallen, director Kate Herron has mentioned that the series would include homages to various properties. And the show is filled with multiple nods to both MCU lore and pop culture.
Lokiis available to watch on Disney+.
Fallen(1998) is available to watch on Max.
Laxmi Rajput
Senior Writer
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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