A staid American ambassador (Gregory Peck) and his wife (Lee Remick) are heartbroken when ... more
their child is stillborn, but their heartbreak is only beginning when they adopt an orphan. As the boy grows, disaster surrounds him, beginning with the suicide of his nanny, and as the bodies pile up, his horrified father begins to believe that the boy is evil incarnate and must be destroyed. The unique climax paved the way for the two popular sequels, DAMIEN: OMEN II and OMEN III: THE FINAL CONFLICT. Composer Jerry Goldsmith won an Academy Award for Best Score.
He was born at 6am on the 6th day of the 6th month. The coming of Armageddon, the site of ... more
the final confrontation between the forces of good and evil, as foretold in the Book of Revelations, will begin with the birth of the son of Satan - in human form. Unable to tell his wife Katherine (Lee Remick) the tragic news of their stillborn son, American diplomat Robert Thorn (Gregory Peck) accepts a newborn orphan as his son. Details of the child's birth remain a secret but, as the boy Damien grows older, it becomes apparent that he is no ordinary child. As mysterious deaths and strange warnings occur, Robert Thorn slowly becomes aware of the hideous evil behind the child's innocent face and the significance of the number 666, which bring about the most terrifying of revelations. Also available as part of the Omen Trilogy Box Set.
Experience the ultimate in horror with three frightening films from the legendary Omen ... more
series- together on Blu-ray for the first time ever. This chilling 3-disc set includes The Omen that started it all, plus Damien: Omen II, in which Damien discovers his destiny, and Omen III: The Final Conflict, in which he realizes his full power. Loaded with gripping thrills, nonstop excitement and in-depth special features, this incredible Blu-ray collection take terror - and the high-def experience- to new heights!
He was born at 6am on the 6th day of the 6th month. The coming of Armageddon the site of ... more
the final confrontation between the forces of good and evil as foretold in the Book of Revelations will begin with the birth of the son of Satan - in human form. Unable to tell his wife Katherine the tragic news of their still-born son American diplomat Robert Thorn accepts a new-born orphan as his son. Details of the child's birth remain a secret but as the boy Damien grows older it becomes apparent that he is no ordinary child. As mysterious deaths and strange warnings occur Robert Thorn slowly becomes aware of the hideous evil behind the child's innocent face and the significance of the numbers 666 which bring about the most terrifying of revelations.
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The prophecy is clear, the signs unmistakable: Armageddon is upon us...In this chilling ... more
remake of The Omen - that is even more terrifying than the original - man's darkest fears are manifested as an unspeakable terror is unleashed on the world! U.S diplomat Robert Thorn (Liev Schreiber) substitutes an orphan for his own stillborn baby in order to spare his unknowing wife (Julia Stiles). But after a series of grotesque murders and dire warnings, the Thorns come to the horrifying realisation that their child is the son of Satan.
U.S. diplomat Robert Thorn (Liev Schreiber) substitutes an orphan for his own stillborn ... more
baby in order ti spare his unknowing wife (Julia Stiles). But after a series of grotesque murders and dire warnings, the Thorns come to the chilling realisation but their child is the son of Satan!
Advantages: Good cast and reasonable acting Disadvantages: Nothing new and pales in comparison to the original Omen
Film only review.
I am not a lover of Horror films as I am such a squeamish baby. However the Omen, released in 1976, was one of that genre of films which I quite enjoyed. It has plenty of suspense and the violence is not that all bloody, brutal stuff that horror films today are made of. With an all star cast the film certainly was a success and it certainly left its mark.
Sitting down to watch The Omen, 2006 version, last night I wondered if this remake would live up to the original. I have to say the answer was no.
For those who have never seen the original I guess it would be a passable film. The cast contains a few well known faces such as Pete Postlethwaite, Mia Farrow, David Thewlis and Michael Gambon, and in general the acting was pretty good. In fact many of the main characters were played by people who looked very ...
grafter123 15.12.2008 (16.12.2008)
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Advantages: Great story good plot Disadvantages: A little dated
The omen is another classic horror film,and just becauseits old it doesnt mean you shouldnt give it a go.Its about a couple who loose there baby at birth,a priest offers the husband a baby who has lost its mother and says that the wife never need know.The family is well off and bring the child up well but soon horrible things begin happening around the house and the father begins to suspect his own son.
I really enjoyed this film it sets a good atmosphere and is told from the fathers point of view,the film delves deeper into the childs history and gives a great story,the cast are excellent and for the time this movie was made do a really good job.
Although there arnt really any special effects the actors carry it off and it all combines to a really good ending,if you have enjoyed the exorcist this film is probably for you,it began ...
Advantages: Tense, clever, no gore for the sake of gore Disadvantages: Someone told me the ending
not in the least bit believable (compared to modern CGI techniques). That is the beauty of this film, our monster is just a child, and we really believe he's evil.
I hadn't planned to watch 'The Omen' and it hadn't ever been a film on my 'must watch before you die' list. It just so happened that my brother taped it, and we sat down as a family to watch it, real nice family viewing (...or not). The Omen opens with our main character, Robert Thorn (played by Gregory Peck) driving, with a voice over saying 'the child is dead'. It seems his baby was stillborn. The voiceover is an effective way of setting the scene, it starts the audience off feeling unnerved and it efficiently explains the story so far (simply but effectively!). Then there is a hurried exchange between Thorn and a suspicious looking priest, and they decide to give his wife ...
Billieuk 19.10.2006
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Audio commentary by director Richard Donner and writer-director Brian Helgeland, Introduction by director Richard Donner, Deleted scenes with commentary by director Richard Donner and writer-director Brian Helgeland, Featurette, Screenwriters notebook, An appreciation: Wes Craven on THE OMEN, THE OMEN legacy, Featurettes, Jerry Goldsmith on THE OMEN score, Richard Donner on THE OMEN, Isolated score track, Original theatrical trailer, Stills gallery, 'THE OMEN’s Revelations' featurette
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Dolby Digital
DVD Description
A staid American ambassador (Gregory Peck) and his wife (Lee Remick) are heartbroken when their child is stillborn, but their heartbreak is only beginning when they adopt an orphan. As the boy grows, disaster surrounds him, beginning with the suicide of his nanny, and as the bodies pile up, his horrified father begins to believe that the boy is evil incarnate and must be destroyed. The unique climax paved the way for the two popular sequels, DAMIEN: OMEN II and OMEN III: THE FINAL CONFLICT. Composer Jerry Goldsmith won an Academy Award for Best Score.
![The Omen [2006]](http://picnicb.ciao.com/uk/103256931.jpg "The Omen [2006]")
