The Omen

Release date: 1976-06-25

Robert Thorn and his wife Katherine are a young couple living in Rome. After a miscarriage, Robert is approached by a priest who offers him a newborn baby boy to adopt. Robert, desperate to give Katherine the child she so desperately wants, agrees without consulting her. Little does he know that the child is the son of the devil.

As Damien grows up, strange and unexplainable events start to occur. Robert and Katherine soon realize that their son is not like other children. He has an eerie presence and a mysterious connection to the dark forces of the world. As they investigate further, they discover the truth about Damien and the danger he poses to the world.

The Omen is a classic horror movie that has been terrifying audiences since its release in 1976. It is a suspenseful and thrilling story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you enjoyed The Omen, you may also like other classic horror films such as Rosemary’s Baby, The Exorcist, and The Shining.

Director

Richard Donner

Genre

Horror, Mystery

Writer

David Seltzer

Cast

Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 8 nominations total

Rated

R

Where to Watch

  • Cinemax Amazon Channel
  • DIRECTV

Ratings

sourcescore
imdb75
metacritic62
trakt74
tomatoes84
tomatoesaudience80
tmdb73
letterboxd72

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