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The Omen (2006)

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Overview

Director:
John Moore
Writer (WGA):
David Seltzer (written by)
Release Date:
6 June 2006 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
His Day Will Come more
Plot:
A remake of the 1976 horror classic The Omen (1976), an American official realizes that his young son may literally be the devil incarnate. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
5 nominations more
User Comments:
Just saw a press screening Fri June 2 more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)
Predrag Bjelac ... Vatican Observatory Priest (as Pedja Bjelac)
Carlo Sabatini ... Cardinal Fabretti
Bohumil Svarc ... Pope

Liev Schreiber ... Robert Thorn
Giovanni Lombardo Radice ... Father Spiletto
Baby Zikova ... Damien - Newborn
Baby Morvas ... Damien - Newborn
Baby Muller ... Damien - Newborn
Baby Litera ... Damien - Newborn

Julia Stiles ... Katherine Thorn
Tomas Wooler ... Damien - 2 Years Old (as Tomas Wooller)
Rafael Sallas ... Rome Embassy Marine

Marshall Cupp ... Ambassador Steven Haines
Martin Hindy ... Haines' Limo Driver (as Martin 'Mako' Hindy)
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick ... Damien
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Omen 666 (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for disturbing violent content, graphic images and some language.
Runtime:
110 min | Philippines:105 min (cut)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Croatia more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Harvey Stephens, who portrayed Damien in The Omen (1976), appears in the film as a tabloid reporter. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: When Thorn and the photographer arrive in Megido they're stopped at an Israeli check point, but the Israeli army doesn't use the German style helmets used by the US Army and other armies. more
Quotes:
Robert Thorn: But what if you're wrong?
Bugenhagen: I'M NOT WRONG!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Omen: Prophecy Fulfilled (2006) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
KILLER STORM more

FAQ

Why did Damien attack Katherine on the way to church?
Did the "Curse of The Omen" occur during production?
What's On The DVD?
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114 out of 149 people found the following comment useful:-
Just saw a press screening Fri June 2, 2 June 2006
7/10
Author: sigiam2 from Canada

In a nutshell, if you've never heard of the original or are unaware of the storyline, the average horror film lover will enjoy this flick. If however you saw/liked the original, you'll likely still enjoy it..but you'll know exactly what's coming next because it is very faithful to the original. In fact, in most scenes, it's a line-by-line remake, and many camera shots are virtually identical to the 1976 version. What has changed is that Damien's parents are younger, and it's been updated to reflect a contemporary world of today. Also, the screenwriter decided to throw in 9/11 and recent disasters as indicators that the Armageddon is on it's way via Damien Thorne. (SPOILERS FOLLOW) There are elements of "Final Destination", but the original Omen was in fact the first to play with this type of death scene(s), where things mysteriously happen to people through strange accidents,etc. Having said that, these scenes are a little different from the original (most of them anyway) and again, as a horror fan, you'll enjoy the fact that they don't pull any punches graphically.

Acting wise, the film was somewhat weak - particularly Mia Farrow's performance. In an fitting homage to Rosemary's Baby, Farrow is cast as Mrs.Baylock, the satanic disciple, summoned to protect the Devil's son (in a sense, like her character in Rosemary's Baby)Damien Thorne, in the form of a nanny. I found that she was not nearly as creepy and menacing as the original actress. Julia Stiles was not strong either, and Schrieber was OK. The kid who plays Damien isn't bad, but it's just another brooding kid role with few lines so it's tough to screw that up.

Visually i loved this film, and a few sequences in particular were very very well done. As for the scares, there aren't many at all, and a few could be seen coming a mile away (dream sequence/mirror open then shuts to see apparition in rear,etc..) I did jump physically in one sequence where i wasn't expecting it (which i won't mention specifically so it may surprise you too).

So, it was an entertaining 2 hours. Nothing terribly new, and not as creepy or Gothic as the first one. In a way, i was hoping it might go in a different direction, but perhaps, it's the producers' ultimate compliment to the original - keep it very similar,just updating it for a new generation of horror fans. Recommended.

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