The Omen (2006)

A remake of the 1976 horror classic The Omen (1976), an American official realizes that his young son may literally be the devil incarnate.

Director:

John Moore

Writer:

David Seltzer

Stars:

Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick

1 win & 6 nominations.

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

Storyline

When the Vatican observatory priest sees the appearance of a comet, the Church is sure that it confirms the eve of the Armageddon. Meanwhile, the USA President's godson Robert Thorn is informed in the maternity in Rome by Father Spiletto that his wife Katherine has just lost her baby and she had troubles with her uterus and would not have another pregnancy. Spiletto suggests Robert that another just born child that lost his mother could be the substituted for his son, and Robert accepts the child and gives the name of Damien. Robert is promoted to ambassador in London after a tragic accident. When Damien's nanny commits suicide in his birthday party, a substitute, Mrs. Baylock, comes to work and live with the family. Along the years, Katherine realizes that Damien is evil, while Robert is contacted by Father Brennan, who tells him that Damien is the son of devil. When the priest dies in a bizarre accident, the photographer Keith Jennings shows evidences to Robert that the boy is the ...

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Plot Keywords:

priest | boy | observatory | photographer | suicide | 

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Taglines:

The prophecy is clear. The signs are unmistakable. On the 6th day of the 6th month in the year 2006 his day will come.

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing violent content, graphic images and some language

Details

Official Sites:

20th Century Fox [fr] Gemini Film [ru]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

6 June 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Omen 666

Filming Locations:

Barrandov Studios, Prague, Czech Republic

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$239,104 (Australia) (16 June 2006)

Gross:

$54,606,189 (USA) (25 August 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, 11:11 Mediaworks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min 105 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was released to coincide with the date 06/06/06 in order to spark interest and gain publicity.

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Goofs

When the front of the American embassy in London is shown it appears to be on the river, when in fact it is in Grosvenor Square nowhere near the river.

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Quotes

Keith Jennings: The son of the devil will rise from the world of politics.

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Crazy Credits

During the first credits the "t" turns around creating an inverted crucifix

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Connections

Referenced in Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)

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Soundtracks

"A DOCTOR, PLEASE"
(1976)
Written by Jerry Goldsmith

User Reviews

No improvement on original

Despite all special effect stuff available today there was nothing new

• no improvement on the original film made 30 years ago?

Same scares in same places.

No new twists or additional scares. C

continuity was not good, acting was cheesy, actors waited til others had finished talking to begin their dialogue. Wooden acting - esp Mr Thorne who failed at most junctures to move his mouth. I had some credibility issues with this too.

Child was scarily poor and wooden. Obviously felt he had achieved the 'scary look' which was basically all he did with no conviction at all. I was not convinced!! Very disappointing