Worth watching a least once
Added 11/9/2009
I watched this movie for the first time in 2009. I'm sure if I had seen it in '76 it would get at least one more star. The film is well done, but not in the upper echelon of the best (The Shining, Psycho, The Exorcist). The music is very well done and has some sophisticated use of dissonance. One of my favorite touches was hearing the chant during a suspenseful scene and then in the next scene the phone is ringing to the same rhythm. I thought that was a clever touch. The film lacks in some areas though. It is somewhat slow and it is VERY predictable. If you want to check it out I would recommend turning the lights down and the sound up to let it work its magic.
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One of the best horror movies of all time
Added 9/25/2009
The Omen is a timeless horror classic, one of the scariest movies ever made, and in my opinion the best movie ever made concerning the antichrist and his uprising. It is a tale of pure horror as a man slowly discovers that his adopted son is none other than the son of satan himself, and any who dare stand in his way are soon to meet their grisly demise.
Well made, well acted, top notch music score from Jerry Goldsmith, and one of the darkest and most ominous feels ever achieved in a horror movie...Truly there's nothing more I can say about The Omen that hasn't been said a thousand times over. If there is such a thing as a perfect horror movie, this would be it. If you want good horror or just a good movie in general, this is one to own.
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There's nobody like Damien Thorn
Added 8/30/2009
When I was 15 years old I had my first encounter with Devil-Damien. He was the most compelling character that i had ever been introduced to. You know how teenagers are intrigued with the dark side! Recently, I decided to revisit my teenage fascination and was thrilled to find it better with age. So much so that I ordered Omen 2 and Omen 3 as well. Loved 'em all. You will too.
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"Horrifying!"
Added 8/6/2009
"The Omen" was one of the biggest horror films of the 1970's and it continues to this day to scare audiences out of their seats. The movie is about a couple who, unknowing to them, are the parents of the antichrist. Lee Remick and Gregory Peck star as the couple and they give superb performances. What makes "The Omen" stand out is the fact that things happen in the movie that you don't expect. Most horror films don't surprise the audience much, but "The Omen" jolts the viewer to the point that you can't believe what your seeing.
"The Omen" would spawn several sequels, but this is the best. The film was shot in England and one gets a forboding feeling while watching as the backdrop of London adds a lot.
This DVD is loaded full of bonus features including audio commentary by the director and editor. There is also a superb documentary on the movie entitled "666. The Omen Revealed and The Omen Legacy". The best bonus feature is a featurette on the curse of the making of the film in which people talk about how the filming was cursed from day one. This is a wonderful two disc set.
"The Omen" is also available in an amazing disc set featuring all five of "The Omen" films including the remake. It is a superb value and the set is loaded with special features on each movie.
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HiDef 666
Added 5/30/2009
A must have for OMEN fans. Great picture quality and loads of extras for true Damien followers.
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Worth watching a least once
Added 11/9/2009
I watched this movie for the first time in 2009. I'm sure if I had seen it in '76 it would get at least one more star. The film is well done, but not in the upper echelon of the best (The Shining, Psycho, The Exorcist). The music is very well done and has some sophisticated use of dissonance. One of my favorite touches was hearing the chant during a suspenseful scene and then in the next scene the phone is ringing to the same rhythm. I thought that was a clever touch. The film lacks in some areas though. It is somewhat slow and it is VERY predictable. If you want to check it out I would recommend turning the lights down and the sound up to let it work its magic.
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One of the best horror movies of all time
Added 9/25/2009
The Omen is a timeless horror classic, one of the scariest movies ever made, and in my opinion the best movie ever made concerning the antichrist and his uprising. It is a tale of pure horror as a man slowly discovers that his adopted son is none other than the son of satan himself, and any who dare stand in his way are soon to meet their grisly demise.
Well made, well acted, top notch music score from Jerry Goldsmith, and one of the darkest and most ominous feels ever achieved in a horror movie...Truly there's nothing more I can say about The Omen that hasn't been said a thousand times over. If there is such a thing as a perfect horror movie, this would be it. If you want good horror or just a good movie in general, this is one to own.
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There's nobody like Damien Thorn
Added 8/30/2009
When I was 15 years old I had my first encounter with Devil-Damien. He was the most compelling character that i had ever been introduced to. You know how teenagers are intrigued with the dark side! Recently, I decided to revisit my teenage fascination and was thrilled to find it better with age. So much so that I ordered Omen 2 and Omen 3 as well. Loved 'em all. You will too.
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