The Omen
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Movie Reviews of The Omen
Movie Review: The Omen (the original)
Summary: 5 Stars
The Omen (the original) is the one that started it all. For its time, it was an intellegently written and well told story that was utterly terryfying in how realistic it seemed. The basic story is about the birth of the anti-christ and the beginning of the end of man's existence on earth.
A diplomat named Robert Thorn (Gregory Peck) has agreed to secretly exchange his wife Kathrine's (Lee Remick) dead infant with another newborn whose mother just died. The child is apparently a normal and healthy kid until his fifth birthday when his nanny decides to hang herself in front of everyone saying "It's all for you Damien." Soon some other bizzare deaths happen including a priest who warns Robert Thorn of Damien's heritage.
The film has many memorable scenes and was just very creepy. The mood and atmosphere was also enhanced by a musical score that will send shivers down your spine. There is of course a birthmark on Damien which is the number 666 the sign of the devil which proves that he is the son of Satan.
The gore and violence was kept to a minimum except for the decapitation scene but the film was scary enough without having a lot of gore. It was the suspense that carried the film and the good script. If you haven't seenn it yet, you should.
Movie Review: A cunning little devil
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a young boy when I first saw "The Omen," and the first thing I did afterwards was to check my scalp in a bathroom mirror. I wanted to make damn sure I didn't have three sixes scratched into my skin, and the moments searching for it were moments of sheer unease.
I escaped that particular alarm, but I never escaped the lingering horror of this movie. Like "The Exorcist" before it, "The Omen" plays on the most ancient fear to befall man once he developed an imagination. Nothing will evoke primal terrors like depictions of the devil, because nothing less than the very soul is on the line.
I love everything about this movie. I love the pace and the climbing apprehension as events spin out of control. I love the nasty, little-boy smirk on that horrible child's face, and the insane devotion of those who protect him. "The Omen" is sly about it's delivery of fright. It creeps in, makes you extremely uncomfortable, and then slips out, leaving you to wonder what part of your psyche it will prey on next.
Unfailingly posted at the top of the all-time horror list, "The Omen" is one of those films that clings to your nerves and won't go away any time soon. Decades after my first viewing, I'm still thankful I never found numerals scrawled on my scalp. But for the grace of God...
Movie Review: Evil doesn't getter any better
Summary: 5 Stars
The Omen is a ground-breaking, cinematic work of art. Whether one considers this film horror, suspense, or thriller doesn't matter, as it is all of those descriptions and more. The acting talent commissioned for this film is of the highest quality one will ever see in a film of this type. Jerry Golsmith's score is phenomenal and ground-breaking and terrifying. Other than the fact that it was released in 1976, there is nothing dated about this film: The Omen with its superior ingredients in all of film's mediums stands well above any horror/suspense/thrillers that have come out since or before.I highly recommend the DVD of The Omen over the video. Sure, widescreen is good; but for many films widescreen doesn't make the viewing all that much better. Why I recommend the DVD is for the bounty of extras. The extras are very insightful and informative regarding the casting, the special effects, the controversy surrounding the story, and the music of the film, as well as the tragic and bizarre incidents that occured whilst making it. And while it can be said that "behind the scenes" and "making of" extras are revealing "spoilers" that spoil a film's mystery, the extras on the DVD version of The Omen do nothing short of enlightening without spoiling.
Superb!
Movie Review: My Dad Can Beat Up Your Dad!
Summary: 5 Stars
Kathy Thorn (Lee Remick) really wanted a child. Unfortunately, she lost her baby during the delivery. Not to worry! She's unconscious and knows nothing of the stillbirth. Her husband Robert (Gregory Peck) has just been offered another child by a priest. Robert accepts the infant boy, never telling his wife that he's not hers. Big mistake! They name the kid Damien. Little Damien starts growing up, and weird things begin happening! His nanny hangs herself on his 5th birthday. A new, creepy nanny named Mrs. Baylock moves in, seemingly from out of nowhere. A strange priest starts following Robert, talking about crazy prophetic stuff. Damien goes berzerk at a church. The baboons at the zoo go berzerk after catching a mere glimpse of Damien. A rotweiler (aka: devil doggy) is brought in by Mrs. Baylock to guard Damien. Ah yes, typical family life! Meanwhile, Robert meets a photographer (David Warner) who has some odd pictures to show him. The two join forces to get to the bottom of Damien's true identity. This leads to unexplained deaths and bizarre coincidences. Just who is Damien's real daddy? Will anyone survive Damien's teen years?? A definite classic of evil dread...Movie Review: Infernal Progeny
Summary: 5 Stars
The Devil's childe incarnated here in the form of an adorable little English boy. Born into wealth & prestige, the son of senator destined for the presidency - it seems that "Satan" planned well {of course}, to place "His" son in prominance, instead of in some dungheap of a manger {who does that remind you of?}.
One after another, obstacles {human & otherwise} are removed from the path of the Devil's son's path - whomever dares get in His way...
This movie draws from JC-mythology from the book of "Revelation" of an apocalyptic anti-christ / tyrant born to dominate the earth. He carries the dreaded "666" birthmark upon his head - proof positive he is "The One".
In one particularly dramatic scene, Damian refuses to be led into an Episcopal church. Instead, his mother takes him to the zoo, where the resident animals panic & lash out in fear & anger. Small wonder - he is Thanatos made flesh.
Born of a jackal, Damian is protected by exarchs of Hell - a good-natured woman, & a strong & beautiful doberman - erego, the diabolical connection. Damian... the name has since been the favorite for infernal children.....