Gregory Peck is a man’s man. He’s taken on many challenges in his acting career, and The Omen pits him against the spawn of Satan. Peck’s wife has a complicated pregnancy which results in a still-birth, but his wife in unconscious and has no clue. To cover it up, her husband switches babies with some monks and takes on Damien as his son.
Everything seems fine until 5-year old Damien starts coaxing people to commit suicide telepathically, being followed around by big mean dogs, and freaking out when exposed to anything remotely religious. The child actor is really a cute kid, but nothing is creepier than a cute kid staring blankly off into space with eerie music playing.
Overall, the film is really good. It’s filled with religious symbolism, which shows that the filmmakers did their homework. Granted, there are plenty of convenient twists and turns that now seem cliché, but they are largely excusable because the film excels at creeping you out.
I wouldn’t recommend this to those who are extremely squeamish, overly prone to nightmares, or the overly prudish religious folk who are offended by Satan’s portrayal as a cute little boy. Those who are into religious study or those who just enjoy a good chill will enjoy The Omen.
Gregory Peck is a man’s man. He’s taken on many challenges in his acting career, and The Omen pits him against the spawn of Satan. Peck’s wife has a complicated pregnancy which results in a still-birth, but his wife in unconscious and has no clue. To cover it up, her husband switches babies with some monks and takes on Damien as his son.
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