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The Omen

The Omen

1976
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 51m
An American ambassador learns to his horror that his son is actually the literal Antichrist. (imdb)

Directed by:

Richard Donner

Screenwriter:

David Seltzer

Starring:

Gregory Peck, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw, John Stride, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens, Patrick Troughton, Holly Palance, Martin Benson, Anthony Nicholls, Robert Rietty, Tommy Duggan

Franchise:

The Omen

Genres:

Suspense/Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Countries:

UK, USA

Languages:

English, Italian, Latin
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The Omen

1976
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 51m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 24 Apr 2022
88
74th
To Kill an Antichrist
Rated 24 Apr 2022
markjpMArkjp
Rated 01 Jan 2012
80
70th
The movie that taught us that if you want a child, make it yourself. Don't hire a nanny, raise it yourself. And if it shows interest in entering politics...stab it with knives.
Rated 01 Jan 2012
paxtonPaxton
Rated 02 Oct 2018
91
91st
The very concept of Jack Torrence spending hours typing out his lunacy all while continuing to interact with his family on a normal level is so terrifying. In my opinion, the opening here with Damien's nanny is on par. It's so unsettling I've creeped people out just telling them about it. Loved David Warner as the emotionless Klingon photographer. There's an entire Twilight Zone episode about his camera. They don't dwell on the mother's fears much but they're still weighty if you consider them.
Rated 02 Oct 2018
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 19 Aug 2022
100
94th
Very good movie I prefer this over
 The Exorcist 
 It’s not like a lot of horror where you get a lot of blood and gore
More like things happen that  could be explained away as freak accidents
 My favorite death when lightning strikes and causes the pole to go through the priest’s body 
Probably more of a personal preference 
But I like how they use close up shots on people's eyes to indicate when something bad is  about to happen
bA very enjoyable movie and a good introduction for young
Rated 19 Aug 2022
kasperlKasperL
Rated 13 Oct 2012
85
94th
The premise is chilling. Some things never go out of fashion it seems... in this case exploiting, respectively, the scariness of animals and a potentially evil child. The infamous "death by plate of glass" is brilliant. So is the poor guy's realization, previous to the fact, that he'll die soon. So although it has dated somewhat unflatteringly, I still find it an effectively slowburning horror classic.
Rated 13 Oct 2012
spleenspleen
Rated 11 Oct 2010
78
61st
Decent enough but dated. Gregory Peck delivers his trademark "sittin' on a corn cob" performance and Lee Remick is...Lee Remick. Nothing too outstanding, but "The Omen" is influential in showing movies don't need plotting and dialogue, just death scenes.
Rated 11 Oct 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 30 Jan 2010
75
44th
Extremely good at being creepy, but ironically enough the thing that contributes most to that, the score, is also what consistently lets it down in the biggest scenes. The score goes so frantic at every key plot point that it takes you out of the moment and makes you aware of how absurd the whole film is.
Rated 30 Jan 2010
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 08 Oct 2022
93
74th
One of the scariest, most disturbing movies I’ve seen in a long time. Some of the kills seem a bit overdramatized at this point, but that’s really the only slightly negative thing I think I have against. The tone and nature of the movie just disturbed me to no end, me being a man of faith myself. It’s actually really well made and acted too though. All of the animals scenes were surprisingly scary, and I did genuinely like the character and mystery unfolding. Great film, probably won’t rewatch.
Rated 08 Oct 2022
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 28 Oct 2015
75
58th
If I were satan I'd be pissed off that my kid was such a pussy.
Rated 28 Oct 2015
gill0383gill0383
Rated 13 Jan 2011
75
8th
This is a ho-hum entry in the satanic horror genre. It fails to interest or frighten me very much. There are, however, some fine performances by a cast of familiar British performers: Billie Whitelaw's Mrs. Blaylock is the standout performance of the film. Patrick Troughton is memorable as the priest, and David Warner always shines. In spite of this, it will stay lost in the shuffle.
Rated 13 Jan 2011
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 20 Jan 2010
80
80th
The definite Godfather of the 'Final Destination' franchise, the insistence of keeping the horror to 'circumstantial' events works to it's advantage. It's dated, that much is for sure, but there are some pretty groovy shots in there. And there's something cool about the 70s editing - be it images or sound. Also, casting the epitome of decency, Peck, is a master stroke, although this is far from his best performance. But enough out of me. It's a classic, dammit man! Watch it!
Rated 20 Jan 2010
jebJeb
Rated 20 Jul 2008
97
90th
A horror masterpiece! Very entertaining, cynical and the score is chilling! A stunning film that relies on the atmosphere and thrills more than gore, which horror films rarely do today. Extra points for that awesome decapitation scene!
Rated 20 Jul 2008
matguy3matGuy3
Rated 30 Jun 2020
5
38th
An unquestionably seminal horror premise, but its iconic status has deflated its own impact due to countless parodies and homages. I found the whole movie almost strangely hilarious, especially the overblown "demonic choir" score. If you're looking for religious horror, I'd recommend the Exorcist instead; I found it much more grounded and compelling than this.
Rated 30 Jun 2020
twincinematwincinema
Rated 08 Apr 2020
70
52nd
Omen? More like O-man! I have a team of a hundred joke writers workshopping this material.
Rated 08 Apr 2020
djrossdjross
Rated 27 Feb 2020
40
26th
The weakest of the "imagine if you had a kid and it turned out evil" pseudo-religious Big Three, but not by a long distance (ROSEMARY'S BABY and THE EXORCIST are both rather overrated). The first death scene is the most effective, unfortunately, but at least events continue to move at a brisk pace. Probably the tricycle scene is a conscious or unconscious inspiration for Danny riding around the Overlook, but the gap in quality from this film to that one four years later is massive.
Rated 27 Feb 2020
yiannosYiannos
Rated 16 Feb 2020
70
72nd
Some dated aspects and uneven performances don't detract too heavily from what is otherwise an effective studio horror. Donnor creates a rather unsettling atmosphere, and he is aided immeasurably by Goldsmith's now iconic score, which is still unnerving today. It's a shame that it fails to delve deeper into the psychological conflicts of Peck's character, but there are several strong scenes, including a memorable suicide and decapitation, and Whitelaw is creepy as the demonic nanny.
Rated 16 Feb 2020
heapshakeheapshake
Rated 23 Sep 2018
70
70th
I hate to say this but I think there might be something off about Damien.
Rated 23 Sep 2018
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 29 Aug 2013
67
81st
Not necessarily frightening, as much as it is tense and atmospheric. It just builds suspense through inaction, just waiting for the next payoff; the death scenes are at once both shocking and cathartic. They, however, don't come close to the feeling Damien's final smile delivers, putting the icing on an enjoyable, dark (if occasionally overdone) horror film.
Rated 29 Aug 2013
dougiedDougieD
Rated 23 Oct 2012
80
54th
As someone who was raised in a spiritual home I found this take on the antichrist to be very compelling and more than a little disturbing. It's a little predictable at times but it's a well made horror flick.
Rated 23 Oct 2012
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
69
73rd
This isn't a jump cut kind of movie. It's full of tension and intrigue, with the atmosphere ramping both up and essentially serving as a cast member. It's a bit dated, similarly to Rosemary's baby, but the core of it is still solid.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
70
67th
Classic chiller.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
luciusgoreluciusgore
Rated 18 Feb 2009
40
90th
"Goldsmith's score took the film to a level horror films generally never attained in the 1970s."
Rated 18 Feb 2009
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 02 Sep 2008
81
91st
Nice
Rated 02 Sep 2008
sophiesophie
Rated 08 Apr 2008
85
90th
Beware of children, especially the ones named Damien. Has some scary scenes.
Rated 08 Apr 2008
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 21 Oct 2007
3
45th
It doesn't rely on any cheap scares. Instead it's pretty subtle (the score is pretty much perfect), relying on atmosphere more than thrills. Harvey Stephens's physical performance is impressive, much moreso than you'd expect from any other child actor.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
80
80th
Is an unquestionable classic of the genre horror.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
stainStain
Rated 30 Mar 2007
40
23rd
One of the dumbest big and successful horror films ever made, complete with Richard Donner's usual overdirection
Rated 30 Mar 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
88
81st
The Omen is one of the most gripping horror suspense movies to ever come out. With an excellent story and superb acting, The Omen is a first-rate movie on all fronts.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
bunyasBunyas
Rated 25 Feb 2007
68
56th
Richard Donner's horror classic The Omen with its very effective score frightening enough!
Rated 25 Feb 2007
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 27 Aug 2024
73
66th
Kids can be super creepy. While this movie does have some pretty gruesome kills, by today's standards they are not all entirely shocking. Still, watching it today, it still holds up extremely well due to the music and the unnerving feeling everything gives you. Slow burn, but still effective.
Rated 27 Aug 2024
joojooJooJoo
Rated 27 May 2024
3
32nd
The trashy drive-in version of The Exorcist. A different lead would have better validated my nostalgic feelings. Deserves more recognition for inventing the fated, accidental deaths that Final Destination aped (which would also get more elaborate and ridiculous as this series continues, too).
Rated 27 May 2024
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 16 Apr 2024
70
60th
Look at me, Damien! It's all for you! ❤️❤️❤️
Rated 16 Apr 2024
mandymandy
Rated 31 Oct 2022
8
92nd
Classic horror -with an effective mix of shock and suspense, and a great central dilemma.
Rated 31 Oct 2022
gamul1Gamul1
Rated 27 Oct 2022
85
61st
This and its sequel were outstanding when they came out. I wonder if it has withstood time?
Rated 27 Oct 2022
yamilvidalYamilVidal
Rated 19 Sep 2022
63
23rd
I don't see why people love this movie. Some of the characters are so obviously evil that you don't get why the others don't react. And some characters are just stock characters.
Rated 19 Sep 2022
oskarhuoskarhu
Rated 17 Sep 2022
76
46th
The atmosphere works but it’s too predictable to be enjoyed for the horror and suspense. A couple of great scenes, though.
Rated 17 Sep 2022
doyler29doyler29
Rated 03 Apr 2022
70
42nd
This film isn't quite "The Exorcist". This is a massively silly film with giant plot holes, Biblical limericks and David Warner's inexplicably magic camera. It really works though. A lot of the reason is it's cast. Gregory Peck imbues any material with stentorian authority, and he treats this film with the utmost seriousness. He's surrounded by a host of talented British actors ... Warner, Leo McKern, Billie Whitelaw, Patrick Troughton ... who all deliver the goods.
Rated 03 Apr 2022
prestobixPrestoBix
Rated 15 Feb 2022
84
77th
Seen 2x
Rated 15 Feb 2022
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 05 Jan 2021
73
41st
B
Rated 05 Jan 2021
dead_mandead man
Rated 27 Dec 2020
86
65th
Maybe this is the third time I've seen this one. It establishes itself as a total classic - it is timeless. The atmosphere of tension built from the second half onwards is rarely matched by its peers.
Rated 27 Dec 2020
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 09 Dec 2020
80
78th
Top badass moment? This weird marketing campaign for red wine features Doctor Who (pimped out with a huge cross) continually hassling Gregory Peck to drink the Blood of Christ. I've not seen that on sale in Tesco. So the Antichrist (and what stressed parent hasn’t thought that of their offspring at least once), rides his tricycle without due care, resulting in the death of four goldfish; whilst the AntiMaryPoppins gets him a puppy. 1 decapitation (and it’s a goodie), no cats or chainsaws.
Rated 09 Dec 2020
wasnotwhynotwasnotwhynot
Rated 07 Nov 2020
50
22nd
pretty stupid. really segmented and not suspenseful in the slightest. it's (unintentionally) funny and there's some setpieces that are alright but it just kinda all happens. still kinda enjoyed the ending
Rated 07 Nov 2020
mixmaxtermixmaxter
Rated 07 Nov 2020
65
3rd
kind of badly paced and poor plot. some interesting shots, powerful music (though sometimes hokey), and decent horror bits but frankly quite boring throughout.
Rated 07 Nov 2020
pianosamaPianoSama
Rated 21 Jul 2020
70
82nd
While I can see how this movie would rub some the wrong way, it definitely didn't for me. Actually, I liked it a lot. The performances are pretty good all-around, the script is tight & well-paced, the story is interesting, & there's enough exciting stuff going on to balance out the more dialogue/exposition heavy bits. The dogs were spooky, the nanny was spookier, & the two leads were very sympathetic. This holds up pretty well, & is worth seeing if you've slept on it.
Rated 21 Jul 2020
bryanfilmfanBryanFilmFan
Rated 13 Jul 2020
85
82nd
A stillborn child is switched with another so the mother may never know, but unfortunately for all concerned it turns out to be the anti-Christ. Richard Donner's original horror classic is atmospheric and effective, aided immensely by Jerry Goldsmith's Oscar-winning music score.
Rated 13 Jul 2020
calexicoCalexico
Rated 23 May 2020
50
6th
Slower and less scary than I'd have liked.
Rated 23 May 2020
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 19 Apr 2020
80
68th
While this is regarded as a classic, I found that the film was good but not great.
Rated 19 Apr 2020
rihreyrihrey
Rated 02 Apr 2020
63
83rd
i see where final destination 3 got its inspiration from
Rated 02 Apr 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 10 Mar 2020
76
68th
76
Rated 10 Mar 2020
armonicaArmonica
Rated 04 Feb 2020
90
91st
korku filminde kalite...
Rated 04 Feb 2020
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 18 Nov 2019
100
96th
The Omen is a classic. It is the perfect mix of horror, mystery, and suspense. The creepiness that exudes this film is palpable and that is what makes it such a great horror movie. While there are some gross parts with blood and a bit of gore, I really respect that the film makers were able to keep things pretty clean while telling a very horrifying story. This is a film that can be watched over and over again and it will always be enjoyable. The acting and cinematography are stellar as well.
Rated 18 Nov 2019
riririzriririz
Rated 18 Jun 2019
80
63rd
Kids are evil.
Rated 18 Jun 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 12 Apr 2019
60
27th
Young nanny: "Look at me, Damien! It's all for you."
Rated 12 Apr 2019
kulhanikülhani
Rated 08 Oct 2018
80
84th
Rosemary's Baby filmiyle benzer bir dramatik kurgusu olmasına rağmen daha derin konusu, etkileyici bir sinematografisi ve insanı harekete geçiren müzik kullanımıyla ön plana çıkan film.
Rated 08 Oct 2018
vv238vv238
Rated 22 Sep 2018
70
74th
Although this hasn't aged well due to the use of a child actor and some predictable scares, The Omen is still one of the better horror films of its era because of how it builds its tension throughout the entire run time.
Rated 22 Sep 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 05 Sep 2018
88
71st
The Omen is beautifully directed and is carried very well by a strong central performance from Gregory Peck. The script is subtle when needed and excessive when needed. All in all, The Omen is a creepy and well constructed horror film.
Rated 05 Sep 2018
jaycetjayceJaycetJayce
Rated 27 Feb 2018
43
11th
Hilarious. But not good.
Rated 27 Feb 2018
luordluord
Rated 04 Aug 2017
93
98th
A horror classic. Expertly made with a downright legendary cast, a constantly creepy atmosphere, some of the spookiest deaths in horror history and one of the best scores ever composed for film.
Rated 04 Aug 2017
tsvetetsvete
Rated 06 Nov 2016
81
18th
1
Rated 06 Nov 2016
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 23 Oct 2016
20
12th
Rosemary's Baby 2: Crucifix Boogaloo. If you think the number 666 is spooky and people whispering in Latin is frightening, then you'll like this. If not then stay awaaay! A couple of fun kills but in-between there is so much down time, so much padding. Could have made a half decent 30 minute short. Can Gregory Peck act? Because he can't here. He gave at least one laugh-out-loud-bad line reading. "You have been warned" indeed.
Rated 23 Oct 2016
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 21 Oct 2015
70
56th
Pretty interesting as a mystery/thriller and a bit underwhelming as a horror movie (at least in the modern age). Some of the horror gets taken away when the most famous scene is well known and the fact that there are sequels hurts the suspenseful ending. That being said it's got some effective scenes and one of the gnarlier deaths I've seen a character have.
Rated 21 Oct 2015
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 18 Oct 2015
8
79th
Slow methodical thriller/horror that gains momentum the more the story progresses and Gregory Peck's realization of what has to be done about his son Damien. Filled with great moments which are all tremendously shot (zoo and graveyard being my highlights). Nothing like some disgustingly satisfying death scenes either.
Rated 18 Oct 2015
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 06 Sep 2015
81
71st
This was top-tier slow-burn horror.
Rated 06 Sep 2015
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 30 Aug 2015
66
36th
Yes the idea that your kid might be the Antichrist is creepy enough to hang a horror movie on. However if you won't find that or random quotes from the book of revelations super-scary, there's very little horror involved here until the very end. I found it a quite slow and ill-structured piece of storytelling but not without a certain creepy charm. The plot is a bit thin and in the end unsatisfying. Good effects & stunts and strong performances make it very watchable though.
Rated 30 Aug 2015
nilbogNilbog
Rated 28 Aug 2015
71
55th
Delightfully creepy, if a tad silly. Some brilliant special effects, too. And the theme song is so great and creepy.
Rated 28 Aug 2015
shellishShellish
Rated 26 May 2015
79
70th
Gregory Peck delivers quite a good performance in this tense thriller. The tension rises appropriately, and it is quite well shot, very good use of shadow.
Rated 26 May 2015
payenspayens
Rated 02 May 2015
64
28th
It would rank lower if it were not for Gregory Peck.
Rated 02 May 2015
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 28 Mar 2015
64
22nd
Well made and kinda creepy. Didn't grab me for whatever reason, although there are some great death scenes.
Rated 28 Mar 2015
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 21 Feb 2015
65
61st
Donner's direction is way too serious and classical to really dive into the material's exploitative, pulpy possibilities, despite at least three really remarkable scenes -- nanny's suicide, the baboon attack at the zoo and the photographer's decapitation. It starts pretty well, in that 70s typical eerie vibe, but as soon as Peck teams up with Warner and the two engage in a procedural investigation of biblical evidence, the film abandons the kid and just gets boring. Nice finale, though.
Rated 21 Feb 2015
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 15 Jan 2015
40
54th
I love the direction in this movie. So many small moments and details are captured that make everything that much scarier. In particular, when Damien's first nanny hangs herself, her body smashes through a large window behind her. The inclusion of that detail is one of the most brilliant moments I've seen in horror. It adds noise and destruction to what would otherwise be a quiet death. She literally damages the home, perfect foreshadowing for what Damien will do.
Rated 15 Jan 2015
jymkatajymkata
Rated 07 Jan 2015
44
15th
(Movie guy 1) "Gee whiz, The Exorcist sure was successful!" - - (Movie Guy 2) "Damn, if only we had our own Exorcist-lite francise"
Rated 07 Jan 2015
castlevania2Castlevania2
Rated 27 Oct 2014
75
16th
The giraffes running away is still spooky. Gregory Peck (barely) didn't do any bad work.
Rated 27 Oct 2014
ytadelYtadel
Rated 10 Oct 2014
7
84th
The way the horror genre builds on itself and ruthlessly rips itself off means tropes become codified so quickly that older films - even innovative ones - can feel cliched and become more labours of love to watch than anything else. But, while I couldn't find it scary, this was still pretty good! Directed with some style, well-acted, and the priest impalement is still pretty damn badass.
Rated 10 Oct 2014
ribcageribcage
Rated 25 Sep 2014
58
34th
so a rich, powerful, best-friend-to-the-president ambassador doesn't fire a nanny who repeatedly makes up her own rules to the point of mouthing off to his wife? found that so hard to swallow i was put off the rest of the film which i found very rarely chilling and never downright scary. i did like the gregory peck globe-trotting thriller aspect of it which reminded me of something like The Boys From Brazil. but i didn't feel a single tingle on my spine the whole way through. patrick troughton!!
Rated 25 Sep 2014
woodoowoodoo
Rated 25 Aug 2014
70
22nd
Man, they really got their money's worth with that windowpane decapitation. Has a much better reputation than it deserves because of Peck.
Rated 25 Aug 2014
nilooravaeinilooravaei
Rated 02 Feb 2014
80
52nd
not perfect by any means, but one of the better horror films i've seen. it is dated in some ways - the music is excessive, and peck's acting feels melodramatic, but i think the film benefited from not relying too much on special effects (as the exorcist had done) because it can, even now, strike some semblance of fear in its audience. there were logical plot-holes and not everything was justified as thoroughly as it could have been, but in the end, it definitely created the effect it set out to.
Rated 02 Feb 2014
alienindieAlienIndie
Rated 28 Oct 2013
70
68th
Definitely one of the best horror flicks, though I'm not that much a fan of the genre.
Rated 28 Oct 2013
troothTrooth
Rated 28 Oct 2013
74
67th
Man, I thought the antichrist was supposed to be some kind of charming, misleading figure, but honestly this kid doesn't really do anything to make you believe he isn't a shit. Also rottweilers are evil apparently.
Rated 28 Oct 2013
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 22 Jul 2013
72
35th
A pretty decent thriller about the Anti-Christ. I loved some of the shots in this film, the fishbowl slowly smashing into the ground is very iconic. I just wish this was a little more entertaining. The movie really moves at a slow pace, yes, there is a good creepy ambiance to the film but it can get a little tiresome how slow things happen in this. Peck is pretty good, I really liked Warner. The boy is thoroughly unsettling. This was my 666th review, I thought it was only fitting to see this.
Rated 22 Jul 2013
interworldinterworld
Rated 13 Mar 2013
2
23rd
Mildly creepy, but the score is so ridiculous it inspires laughter instead of horror.
Rated 13 Mar 2013
glm01glm01
Rated 03 Jan 2013
88
95th
88.000
Rated 03 Jan 2013
freqflyerfreqflyer
Rated 13 Nov 2012
85
83rd
Decently scary, for its time.
Rated 13 Nov 2012
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 01 Nov 2012
70
19th
Atticus Finch and the most British-looking guy I've ever seen travel around the world to stop the devil's kid. In the meantime, a guy gets beheaded by a plate of glass and it looks awesome.
Rated 01 Nov 2012
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 31 Oct 2012
65
38th
Frequently creepy, frequently boring. A flaccid and eye-rolling ending doesn't help.
Rated 31 Oct 2012
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 25 Oct 2012
86
94th
* Casting, Acting : 8 * Script : 9 * Directing, Aura : 8 * Ease of Viewing : 9 * Naked Eye : 9
Rated 25 Oct 2012
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 09 Oct 2012
78
52nd
The Omen is a very creepy horror film. It also has a bone chilling soundtrack which sets the mood for scenes perfectly. The acting is quite good, mainly thanks to Gregory Peck in the lead role. And the total naivety and innocence of Damien, a child born of the devil, only makes it scarier.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
braddad68braddad68
Rated 18 Jul 2012
100
97th
One of the top horror films of all time.
Rated 18 Jul 2012
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 16 Jun 2012
75
62nd
Not the best horror film I've seen, but it works well enough.
Rated 16 Jun 2012
chemical404chemical404
Rated 28 May 2012
63
67th
One of those truly creepy childhood films for me. Watching it now was a bit disappointing. Might be the case when films are so famous and influential on pop culture that it's impossible to take them seriously anymore. Soundtrack is awesome; I always listen to it on my way to work.
Rated 28 May 2012
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 27 Nov 2011
75
77th
Solid chiller that taps into religious and occult themes, similar to The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby. There's a spooky, ominous atmosphere, partly due to the subject, but also because of the creepy locations and the fantastically dramatic music by Jerry Goldsmith. Some memorable scenes, including the safari park freak-out and a number of gruesome deaths. Starts to lose a bit of steam towards the end, but is certainly one of the better horror films of the period.
Rated 27 Nov 2011
coheedCoheed
Rated 24 Nov 2011
70
58th
Bar some problems with the writing, this does stand out as a great mix of schlock horror and a serious drama. On this viewing I pretended Damien was completely innocent and that everything bad that happens was coincidence or caused by crazed fanatics. It works, a compliment to a film which balances two different aspects together and is still more subtle than other horror movies.
Rated 24 Nov 2011
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 15 Nov 2011
75
62nd
Imaginative set pieces and a wonderful score make this film something special. A little dated now, and a film that today appears ponderous, simply because most directors have lost either the art, or the patience, to build tension through "inaction" ( other than the likes of Sergio Leone ! ) but nevertheless a truely gripping and believable portrayal of evil and Importantly, a child actor that is perfectly believeable. A film with more "memorable" deaths in it than probably any other.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
arsenal19590Arsenal19590
Rated 29 Sep 2011
85
50th
Scarred me when I first watched it back in 2000 and it's remained a favourite of mine.
Rated 29 Sep 2011
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 17 May 2011
75
83rd
The Omen is your run-of-the-mill 70s horror flick made amazing with a string of jaw-droppingly disgusting death scenes and the phenomenal acting of Gregory Peck.
Rated 17 May 2011
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 19 Jan 2011
77
40th
While the story may seem too over the top, it is Gregory Peck that makes this movie work.
Rated 19 Jan 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 10 Jan 2011
20
41st
"A bald-faced lamprey hitching its razor-tipped maw on the chassis of The Exorcist, The Omen's Sunday school parable of gothic Cathsploitation comes twice as thick and thrice as pious." - Eric Henderson
Rated 10 Jan 2011
ohcarolOhCarol
Rated 19 Sep 2010
75
9th
What a bad little boy!
Rated 19 Sep 2010
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 27 Aug 2010
71
43rd
lots of editing issues, interesting plot
Rated 27 Aug 2010
tritwo1tritwo1
Rated 05 Aug 2010
88
43rd
A classic horror film with very pulpable evil atmosphere.
Rated 05 Aug 2010
flatlandsFlatlands
Rated 14 Jul 2010
78
62nd
A classic horror movie. Excellent, gentle, direction allows the horror to expand gradually into the film. Once seen, you are unlikely to forget that "It's all for you, Damien".
Rated 14 Jul 2010

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