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The Omen
(1976)
Two thousand
years ago his birth was foretold. He's now 5 years old. And his
time has come.
Director: Richard Donner, rated R for disturbing
religious content, violence
  Starring:
Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw,
Patrick Troughton, Martin Benson, Robert Rietty, Tommy Duggan, John Stride
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★☆☆
- great
"How can he know that?
Maybe he's wrong. It's insane. I won't have anything to do with
murdering a little boy. He's not responsible. I won't do it!" -
Robert Thorn
Why watch this? The
religious aspect makes it all the more terrifying.
Plot Summary:
Upon discovering their newborn has died, an American diplomat
secretly substitutes another baby for his wife to spare her
grief. Strange events and unexplained deaths begin to plague the
family as the adopted child, named Damien, grows older. The
father embarks on a chilling investigation into the child's true
origins, confronting the terrifying possibility that his son may
be the Antichrist and could unleash the end of the world.
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Dad's Preview:
Three years after
The Exorcist
(1973), this religious horror film hit theaters. In many
ways this well-done, all-star effort is simply, and brutally,
the next biblical chapter. Loosely influenced by the Book of
Revelation, this religious thriller give the audience a reason
to ask, "Who is Damien
really?" Aside from several stellar performances from its
actors, the film's Oscar-winning soundtrack combines eerie
strings, pulsing synthesizers and haunting Gregorian chants that will make your skin
crawl. The Beast has returned (and would go on to star three
film sequels). |
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Mace Neufeld
Prod.; 20th Century Fox |
