Damien - Omen II
Damien - Omen II

Damien - Omen II

1978Movie107 minEnglish

Since the sudden and suspicious deaths of his parents, young Damien has been in the charge of his wealthy aunt and uncle and enrolled in a military school. Widely feared to be the Antichrist, he relentlessly plots to seize control of his uncle's business empire — and the world.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Google Users73%
Director: Don TaylorGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

The antichrist, Damien Thorn, now twelve years old and living with his aunt and uncle, unaware of his true heritage, begins to experience disturbing events and fatalities surrounding him. As he grows, his dark destiny becomes increasingly apparent, leading to a series of terrifying events that suggest his rise to power is inevitable. He must confront his destiny and the forces that seek to control him or unleash him upon the world.

Critical Reception

Damien: Omen II was met with mixed to positive reviews, with critics generally praising its suspenseful atmosphere and special effects, though some found it less impactful than its predecessor. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the continuation of the Omen saga and others feeling it lacked the originality of the first film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its escalating tension and disturbing imagery.
  • Some critics found it a somewhat predictable sequel, relying on formula.
  • The performances, particularly from the adult cast, were often highlighted.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspense and continuation of the Omen storyline, with many finding it a worthy successor. However, some noted a slight dip in originality compared to the first movie.

Fun Fact

The film faced an unusual amount of on-set accidents, including a chimpanzee attack during filming which led to actor Jonathan Scott-Taylor requiring stitches.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Following from the really enjoyable "Omen" from three years earlier, our eponymous antichrist (Jonathan Scott-Taylor) is now in his teens, and together with his cousin "Mark" (Lucas Donat) attends a military academy whilst under the care of...
JPV852

JPV852

Actually not half bad and kind of enjoyed this one a bit more than the first film. Still not great but had its moments, mainly seeing Damien come to realization of who he is and coming to accept it. **3.25/5**
talisencrw

talisencrw

This wasn't as good as Richard Donner's superb original, but it's a solid sequel. It lacks the unique sense of despair and menace of one's own child perhaps being the Antichrist, and the suspense is neither as taut nor as skillfully handled...