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A child that will steer humankind down the road to hellfire has been born, and as his evil flourishes in a world full of hate, the ominous Biblical prophecies slowly begin falling into place in direct... read more read more...or John Moore's remake of Richard Donner's 1976 horror classic. Robert (Liev Schreiber) and Katherine Thorn (Julia Stiles) were as loving parents as any young boy could ask for, but as fate would have it, their new son Damien is far from the typical child. Now, as the mysterious boy's growth begins to share frightening parallels with the Biblical passages detailing the rise of the Antichrist, and the lives of all who seek to reveal his true nature are cut gruesomely short, Robert and Katherine are forced to face the horrifying prospect that their child has been sent from Satan to hasten the fall of modern civilization, and that there is little they can do to curb his prophesied path of ultimate destruction. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 49 min.

Directed by: John Moore

Release Date: June 6, 2006

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DVD Release Date: October 17, 2006

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  • TheDudeLebowski65
    February 27, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Unnecessary remake of a classic, this version of Richard Donner's The Omen is almost exactly like the original horror classic. The only difference is, is that everything is up to date, style wise, technology wise and so forth. This remake is worthless, and what's surprising is th... read moree impressive cast here. Not even a cast like this can save a dull film like this. If you've seen the far superior original directed by Richard Donner, skip this film. I'm actually surprised that with the talent involved, the filmmakers couldn't create a more effective remake. Instead this is a shot for shot clone and it's boring, dull, and above all lacks any real horror because, well it's predictable. There are some remakes that are good, unfortunately this updated version of The Omen isn't one of them. The film is very much like Gus Van Sant's version of Psycho. The reason that this film is terrible is that the film doesn't do anything, besides copying the original. For what it is, this is a mediocre horror film that is somewhat entertaining, but lacks the fire of the classic. The film simply misses the mark, and this the type of film that really puts an emphasis on unoriginality. Despite the cast, this film simply lacked the fire of the original, it's exactly the same film, except it's updated for modern times. The reason the film fails is that we know right from the start what happens, and the payoff just isn't like the original film. If you do watch this, you're watching the same film, minus the original jolts that the classic Omen delivered so well.
  • Deano78
    November 26, 2011
    Deano78
    I've not seen the original to be honest, so I can't compare them. I have to say though this was quite slow moving, more creepy than scary. The original has quite a reputation, which might be a little dated now. This just didn't deliver any scares, jumps or action for me, shame as... read more it has a very good cast!
  • fb729949618
    September 25, 2011
    fb729949618
    Didn't think it was 26% bad, but it could have been alot better. It has its fair share of good scares though.
  • WrenchLT
    January 8, 2011
    WrenchLT
    Pointless remake which did nothing to add anything original and different except to jazz up the death scenes with a bit of blood. The 1976 original was superior in every way and not once did this remake come close to challenging it. Wasn't really scary, a few cheap frights were t... read morehrown in here and there and, like I mentioned before, a couple of the death scenes have been over-sylized which admittedly do look impressive, but it takes away any scare appeal. Marco Beltrami did a very good job with the musical score, but stil, it's not a match for Jerry Goldsmiths Oscar winning original. This one will probably be enjoyed more by people who have not seen the excellent original version.
  • fb1463751009
    September 29, 2010
    fb1463751009
    Booooring. The only scene that scared me? A grandma jumping on Liev Schreiber. The only reason that this movie brought me to watch this movie was its marketing technique: 6.6.06. Pretty cool. Movie? Pretty bad.
  • vierasesine
    July 31, 2010
    vierasesine
    I watched this as an AU Harry Potter film. The boy they really didn't want to attend Hogwarts. Lupin and Dumbledore were there, and so were Sirius Black (in his animal form) and (an even further disfigured) Voldemort.
  • 3niR
    June 8, 2010
    3niR
    Why make a remake if the original one is already good? But this wasn't that bad. But if they're making a remake it should have been better right? Ah well
  • smith44
    June 5, 2010
    smith44
    We Are Very Concerned, For The Wrong Reasons. If your questioning, in the age of remakes in which we live, how can one make a good remake of a bad film, the answer is 'The Omen'. It is a horror with fair performances from an surprisingly varied cast, fascinating story and an scar... read morey visuals creating a creepy mood and atmosphere, more than can be said of the original. Better than the 1976 version, but still not a great film, horror or otherwise. The chill factor remains medium, with the exception of the frightfully scary Mrs. Bradock, played by the actress of horror Mia Farrow.
  • deano
    May 16, 2010
    deano
    This remake horror film was alike the version between End of Days and Final Destination 3. Looked more terrifying and I haven't seen the original one yet, that's true.
    Director John Moore has thrown in a little more gore and a few subliminal shocks - and there are a... read more range of succulently hammy turns from the likes of Pete Postlethwaite and Mia Farrow (nodding to her starring role in the same era?s Rosemary?s Baby) but for the most part has followed the original screenplay with uncanny slavishness.
    Horror remake of Richard Donner's 1976 The Omen.
  • matertenebraum
    November 28, 2009
    matertenebraum
    This remake is like listening to a cover version of a Beatles song. You like it but really want to hear the original again. The original Omen is such a terrific film, convincing, beautifully cast and with a great, raw Brit Gothic feel to it. The remake is a slightly glossier affa... read moreir which is enjoyable enough but doesn't really take the story in any new directions, although it hints that it will. Opening images of 9/11 and the Asian tsunami promise a new take on the tale, but with the exception of the very final scene, this doesn't really happen. The set pieces of the original were beautifully done - here they're well done but don't seem to last long enough; they don't feel 'special' enough. The cast is good but, again, it lacks the gravitas of the original. This ambassador is no Gregory Peck. Overall, this isn't a bad way to spend two hours in the cinema - it's a hundred times better and more cinematic than New Moon for instance - but could have been a lot more than it is.

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J. R. Jones
June 12, 2006
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

This new version is an almost scene-for-scene remake, which is good news in the first half and bad news in the torpid second. Full Review

Peter Travers
June 12, 2006
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Not since Gus Van Sant inexplicably directed a shot-by-shot remake of Hitchcock's Psycho has a thriller been copied with so little point or impact.

Peter Rainer
June 8, 2006
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

This is one of those movies that profits from very low expectations. If you go in expecting something dreadful, be assured: It's only near dreadful. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
June 7, 2006
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

I felt like I was seeing The Da Vinci Code with slightly shadier priests. Full Review

Rex Reed
June 6, 2006
Rex Reed, New York Observer

I don't approve of remakes, but The Omen redux is riveting, imaginative and ultimately bone-chillingly satisfying.

Jordan Harper
June 6, 2006
Jordan Harper, Village Voice

If the movie didn't take itself so seriously, it could have been a great popcorn muncher. As is, it'll still work fine for those willing to forgive its trespasses. Full Review

Stephen Hunter
June 6, 2006
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

Hell'z still a-poppin.' Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
June 6, 2006
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

Other than the obvious marketing advantages of releasing this movie on 06/06/06, a second Omen seems completely unnecessary, even if it is kind of fun. Full Review

Roger Moore
June 6, 2006
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

It's not pulse-pounding. Not very often, anyway. But it is ominous and smart and more cerebral than your average horror film in these Hostel days. Full Review

Gene Seymour
June 6, 2006
Gene Seymour, Newsday

There seems little rationale for Omen '06 except to resuscitate a brand name that carried enough pop-culture clout in Watergate's aftermath to inspire a host of gnarly sequels. Full Review

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