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Damien: Omen II

  • 19781978
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
32K
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Damien: Omen II (1978)
  • Horror
Damien the Antichrist, now about to turn thirteen years old, finally learns of his destiny under the guidance of an unholy disciple of Satan. Meanwhile dark forces begin to eliminate all tho... Read allDamien the Antichrist, now about to turn thirteen years old, finally learns of his destiny under the guidance of an unholy disciple of Satan. Meanwhile dark forces begin to eliminate all those who suspect the child's true identity.Damien the Antichrist, now about to turn thirteen years old, finally learns of his destiny under the guidance of an unholy disciple of Satan. Meanwhile dark forces begin to eliminate all those who suspect the child's true identity.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
32K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Don Taylor
    • Mike Hodges(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Harvey Bernhard(story by)
    • David Seltzer(based on characters created by)
    • Stanley Mann(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Lee Grant
    • Jonathan Scott-Taylor
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  • Directors
    • Don Taylor
    • Mike Hodges(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Harvey Bernhard(story by)
    • David Seltzer(based on characters created by)
    • Stanley Mann(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Lee Grant
    • Jonathan Scott-Taylor
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    • 181User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Damien: Omen II
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    Damien: Omen II

    Photos92

    Lucas Donat and Jonathan Scott-Taylor in Damien: Omen II (1978)
    Jonathan Scott-Taylor in Damien: Omen II (1978)
    William Holden, Lucas Donat, and Jonathan Scott-Taylor in Damien: Omen II (1978)
    Jonathan Scott-Taylor in Damien: Omen II (1978)
    Jonathan Scott-Taylor stars as Damien
    Damien meets some young ladies
    William Holden and Lee Grant star as Richard and Ann Thorn
    Family Portrait
    Filming the frozen lake scene
    Prepping a special effect
    Damien: Omen II (1978)
    Damien: Omen II (1978)

    Top cast

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    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Richard Thornas Richard Thorn
    Lee Grant
    Lee Grant
    • Ann Thornas Ann Thorn
    Jonathan Scott-Taylor
    Jonathan Scott-Taylor
    • Damien Thornas Damien Thorn
    Robert Foxworth
    Robert Foxworth
    • Paul Buheras Paul Buher
    Nicholas Pryor
    Nicholas Pryor
    • Charles Warrenas Charles Warren
    Lew Ayres
    Lew Ayres
    • Bill Athertonas Bill Atherton
    Sylvia Sidney
    Sylvia Sidney
    • Aunt Marionas Aunt Marion
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Sergeant Neffas Sergeant Neff
    Elizabeth Shepherd
    Elizabeth Shepherd
    • Joan Hartas Joan Hart
    Lucas Donat
    Lucas Donat
    • Mark Thornas Mark Thorn
    Allan Arbus
    Allan Arbus
    • Pasarianas Pasarian
    • (as Alan Arbus)
    Fritz Ford
    • Murrayas Murray
    Meshach Taylor
    Meshach Taylor
    • Dr. Kaneas Dr. Kane
    John J. Newcombe
    • Teddyas Teddy
    John Charles Burns
    • Butleras Butler
    Paul Cook
    • Colonelas Colonel
    Diane Daniels
    • Janeas Jane
    Robert E. Ingham
    • Teacheras Teacher
    • Directors
      • Don Taylor
      • Mike Hodges(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Harvey Bernhard(story by)
      • David Seltzer(based on characters created by)
      • Stanley Mann(screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      William Holden was the original choice to star in the first film, The Omen (1976), but turned it down as he did not want to star in a picture about the devil. Gregory Peck was selected as his replacement. "The Omen" went on to become a huge hit and Holden made sure he did not turn down the part in this sequel.
    • Goofs
      (at around 19 mins) The close-up of the crow's eye in Aunt Marion's room is the same shot as the close-up of the crow on the roadway. You can see the reflection of the trees along the roadway in the crows eye even though it is inside Marion's bedroom at night.
    • Quotes

      [Damien has just seen the Mark of the Beast on his scalp, indicating he is the Antichrist. He runs out of the Academy building]

      Damien Thorn: [shouting] Why? Why me?

    • Crazy credits
      An abridged 6 second version of the Alfred Newman Fox fanfare is heard
    • Alternate versions
      The original version was released uncut with a "Not under 16" rating in German cinemas in 1978, the 1983 VHS release was uncut as well. The 1992 VHS re-release was cut (ca. 3 minutes) due to the fact that in the 1980s the uncut version was put on the index for youth endangering media. Only in 2001 the film was removed from that index and the film was re-released uncut, again with a "Not under 16" rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Witching Hour (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday to You
      (uncredited)

      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

    User reviews181

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    "She pollutes the air with her craziness"
    "She pollutes the air with her craziness", gotta love that line near the film's beginning. Damien:Omen II is an ambitious and entertaining sequel to the classic Omen. This film is an almost perfect stepping stone in the Omen trilogy, focusing on Damien Thorn becoming a teenager. The film obviously lacks the fresh originality of the first film but it still deserves credit for maintaining a sense of dread and menace when somebody crosses the young Damien Thorn. The death scenes are both chilling and creative and the film's trademark score is brilliant. As far as sequels go, Omen II is a solid effort, leading the pathway clearly open for the third chapter. In terms of comparison Omen II doesn't surpass the original but if you enjoyed the Omen then Damien:Omen II shouldn't disappoint.
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    • roh3220
    • Mar 26, 2005

    FAQ19

    • How did Damien know who he was? There was nothing in the passage about looking for the three six's on his body.
    • What is 'Damien: Omen II' about?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 1978 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Omen II
    • Filming locations
      • James W. Jardine Water Purification Plant, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Harvey Bernhard Productions
      • Mace Neufeld Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,518,355
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,880,880
      • Jun 11, 1978
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,518,355
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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