Synopsis
A diplomatic couple adopts the son of the devil without knowing it. A remake of the classic horror film of the same name from 1976.
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Cast
- Liev SchreiberRobert Thorn
- Julia StilesKatherine Thorn
- Seamus Davey-FitzpatrickDamien Thorn
- David ThewlisKeith Jennings
- Pete PostlethwaiteFather Brennan
- Mia FarrowMrs. Baylock
- Predrag BjelacVatican Observatory Priest
- Carlo SabatiniCardinal Fabretti
- Amy HuckNanny
- Michael GambonBugenhagen
Recommendations
- 60
Empire
Competently made, and enjoyably played. But you do really end up wondering what the point was. Cinematic déjà vu is the most likely response. - 60
Variety
Will a movie that scared the bejezus out of moviegoers 30 years ago pack the necessary wallop and carnage to satisfy fans of blood-soaked modern horror? The answer is a qualified yes. - 60
Film Threat
Seriously, that kid is creepy as hell. - 60
Los Angeles Times
Despite slick camera work by Jonathan Sela and intense, naturalistic performances by Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles, The Omen retains the aura of ceremonious kitsch of the first movie, favoring a well-lighted, upscale Goth aesthetic punctuated with flashes of well-timed, cymbal-crashing shockers and giggly camp. - 50
Newsweek
At least in the new Omen, the filmmakers have the sense to keep evil Damien's dialogue to a minimum. His villainy is all in the dimples. But is it too familiar to be scary anymore? - 40
Dallas Observer
There's a fascinating movie buried inside this story, but it's not the one the filmmakers decided to make. This Omen is simply too big for its britches. - 40
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Yet another remake no one needs is The Omen. - 40
The Hollywood Reporter
The release date is the most original thing about it.
