Angels Fallen
{{Distinguish|Angel Has Fallen}}
{{Short description|2020 film by Ali Zamani}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Angels Fallen
| image = Angels_Fallen_Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Poster
| director = Ali Zamani
| writer = Amanda Barton
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Rhett Giles
- Jonathan Haug
- Justin Jones
- Zeus Zamani
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Nicola Posener
- Houston Rhines
- Michael Teh
- Li Jing
- Michael Madsen
- Said Legue
- Caroline Amiguet
- Eric Roberts
}}
| cinematography = Dane Lawing
| editing = Megan Butterworth
| music = Scott Anthony Gould
| studio = AZ Film Studios
| distributor = Uncork'd Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|2020|01|14}}
| runtime = 86 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
}}
Angels Fallen is a 2020 science fiction horror film directed by Ali Zamani, written by Amanda Barton, and starring Nicola Posener, Houston Rhines, Michael Teh, Li Jing, Eric Roberts and Michael Madsen.
Plot
After the tragic loss of his wife battling the forces of darkness, Gabriel is persuaded to rejoin his former team of demon hunters traveling from relative obscurity in America to the deep unknown regions of Europe. He is joined by his estranged best friend Michael who harbors a dark secret, the mystical Hannah whose visions predict the future, and a motley crew of demon slayers. After losing part of his team, Gabriel must confront his tragic past and decide who really is friend or foe.
Cast
- Nicola Posener as Hannah
- Houston Rhines as Gabriel
- Michael Teh as Michael
- Li Jing as Lola
- Michael Madsen as Balthazar
- Said Legue as Ty
- Caroline Amiguet as Valentina
- Eric Roberts as Werrick{{Cite web |title=Angels Fallen (2020) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/angels-fallen-2020 |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}
- Lee Kholafai as Jax Fury
Production
It was announced that Ali Zamani would direct Amanda Barton's script. Michael Madsen was cast along with Nicola Posener, Houston Rhines and Michael Teh.{{Cite web |last=DeFellipo |first=Michael |date=2019-12-12 |title=Michael Madsen Stars in "Angels Fallen," on DVD and Digital 1/14 |url=https://www.horrorsociety.com/2019/12/12/michael-madsen-stars-in-angels-fallen-on-dvd-and-digital-1-14/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=Horror Society |language=en-US}}
Release
The film was released on DVD and digitial January 14, 2020 by Uncork'd Entertainment.{{Cite web |last=Burnham |first=Christine |date=2019-12-29 |title=Supernatural Film 'Angels Fallen' Is Coming Soon |url=https://pophorror.com/supernatural-film-angels-fallen-is-coming-soon/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=PopHorror |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Millican |first=Josh |date=2019-12-07 |title=Battle Demons in Our Exclusive (and Hysterical) Clip from ANGELS FALLEN |url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/314859/battle-demons-in-our-exclusive-and-hysterical-clip-from-angels-fallen/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=Dread Central |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Gingold |first=Michael |date=2019-12-05 |title=Exclusive trailer: Lots of demons rise in "ANGELS FALLEN" |url=https://rue-morgue.com/exclusive-trailer-lots-of-demons-rise-in-angels-fallen/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=Rue Morgue |language=en-US}} The film is currently available for free on Freevee, Tubi, Redbox, and Amazon Prime Video.
Critical response
Brandon Henry at Horror Buzz said the movie starts off interesting, but was left confused at the end.{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Brandon |date=2020-01-08 |title=ANGELS FALLEN Is A Divine Confusion [REVIEW] |url=https://www.horrorbuzz.com/movies/angels-fallen-is-a-divine-confusion-review/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=HorrorBuzz |language=en-US}} Nathan Wyckoff at Horror News said the cast gave a "solid effort" but it was not enough to be considered a successful film.{{Cite web |last=Wyckoff |first=Nathan |date=2020-04-29 |title=Film Review: Angels Fallen (2020) |url=https://horrornews.net/154203/film-review-angels-fallen-2020/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=Horror News |language=en-US}} Both Jim Morazzini at Voices from the Balcony and Alain Elliott at Nerdly scored it a 1 out of 5.{{Cite web |last=Morazzini |first=Jim |date=2019-12-21 |title=Review: ANGELS FALLEN (2019) - Voices From The Balcony |url=https://www.voicesfromthebalcony.com/2019/12/21/review-angels-fallen-2019/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=Voices from the Balcony |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Elliott |first=Alain |date=2020-03-02 |title=Nerdly » 'Angels Fallen' Review |url=http://www.nerdly.co.uk/2020/03/02/angels-fallen-review/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=Nerdly |language=en-US}}
Sequel
A sequel called Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace was announced to star Denise Richards.{{Cite web |last=Frater |first=Patrick |date=2022-06-15 |title=Denise Richards, Indonesia's Arifin Putra Head Cast of 'Angels Fallen' Sequel (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/denise-richards-arifin-putraangels-fallen-sequel-1235292318/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.allmovie.com/movie/vm8041016794 {{PAGENAMEBASE}}] at AllMovie
- {{IMDb title|5759590|title=Angels Fallen}}
- {{Letterboxd title | angels-fallen | Angels Fallen }}
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Category:2020 science fiction horror films
Category:2020 science fiction films
Category:American science fiction horror films
Category:2020s supernatural horror films