The Omen
Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.
Critics Sentiment
Damien smiles at the camera during the funeral
The Thorns settle into their privileged life in London
The film builds from the slow London establishment to the shocking nanny suicide, jumping nearly 1.5 points in audience engagement as the supernatural horror truly begins.
The Omen maintains consistently strong audience approval throughout its runtime, building from atmospheric setup to increasingly shocking supernatural deaths. The film peaks with its iconic ending where Damien's smile delivers one of horror cinema's most chilling final moments. While some critics noted pacing issues in the middle act, the film's combination of Jerry Goldsmith's Oscar-winning score, strong performances, and memorable death sequences keeps viewer engagement high throughout.
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Gregory Peck
Robert Thorn
Lee Remick
Katherine Thorn
David Warner
Keith Jennings
Billie Whitelaw
Mrs. Baylock
Harvey Stephens
Damien Thorn
Patrick Troughton
Father Brennan
Martin Benson
Father Spiletto
Robert Rietti
Monk
Tommy Duggan
Priest
John Stride
Psychiatrist
Holly Palance
Young Nanny
Anthony Nicholls
Dr. Becker
Roy Boyd
Reporter
Sheila Raynor
Mrs. Horton
Robert MacLeod
Horton
Bruce Boa
Thorn's Aide
Don Fellows
Thorn's Second Aide
Patrick McAlinney
Photographer
Dawn Perllman
Chambermaid
Nancy Mannigham
Nurse
Crew
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