Movie spotlight
Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.
An American ambassador and his wife unknowingly adopt Damien, the son of Satan, after their newborn dies during childbirth. As Damien grows, a series of terrifying and violent events surround him, leading his father to suspect the boy's true, demonic nature. The film follows their desperate attempts to uncover the truth and survive the escalating supernatural occurrences.
The Omen was a critical and commercial success, praised for its suspenseful direction, disturbing themes, and effective scares. It became one of the highest-grossing horror films of its time and cemented its place as a classic of the genre.
Brilliantly directed with a chillingly effective atmosphere.
A masterclass in suspense and dread.
Offers genuinely terrifying moments and a disturbing premise.
Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Omen' to be a highly effective and frightening horror film, with many appreciating its suspenseful build-up and the unsettling nature of its premise. Some viewers noted its impact on the horror genre and its enduring scariness.
Nominated for two Academy Awards, winning Best Original Score for Jerry Goldsmith. Also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture - Drama.
The film is infamous for its series of alleged real-life tragic accidents that occurred during its production, fueling its dark reputation.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources
No critic reviews have been posted yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.
OK, so at times this is a bit far-fetched, even for a horror movie, but I reckon it is still my favourite from the genre made in the 1970s. From a rather murky start in a Roman hospital, we see Gregory Peck and wife Lee Remmick head to Lond...
I just recently re-watched this and the remake...there's really no fair comparison. Gregory Peck wins over Liev Schreiber, but then Peck is the better actor. Lee Remick is far more believable than Julia Stiles who doesn't seem to conv...
For whatever reason never saw The Omen before and while it has its moments, the last 10-15 minutes were particularly great, the middle part plodded along at a slow pace with little happening that was interesting outside a scene or two. All ...
No video reviews found for this title yet.