The Omen

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"From the eternal sea he rises. Creating armies on either shore. Turning man against his brother. Until man exists no more."
  • R
  • 2006
  • 1 hr 50 min
  • 5.5  (63,832)
  • 43

The Omen from 2006 is a remake of the 1976 horror classic of the same name. The movie stars Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick as the parents and son at the center of a chilling story about the Antichrist. The movie begins with a shocking discovery: the baby boy that Robert Thorn (Schreiber) and his wife Katherine (Stiles) believe to be their own is not their biological child. In a moment of desperation, Robert agrees to switch the baby with another at the hospital, in order to spare his wife the pain of losing a child. But as the years go by, strange and terrifying things begin to happen to the Thorns, and they start to realize that their son Damien (Davey-Fitzpatrick) may not be merely the innocent child they thought he was.

As Damien's behavior becomes more and more disturbing, the Thorns find themselves plunged into a world of ancient prophecies, demonic visions, and sinister conspiracies. They learn that Damien is not an ordinary child, but the Antichrist himself, destined to bring about the end of the world.

With the help of a determined photographer (played by David Thewlis) and a mysterious priest (played by Pete Postlethwaite), Robert and Katherine race against time to stop Damien from fulfilling his terrible destiny. But they soon realize that their efforts may be futile, as Damien's power grows stronger every day, and everyone who stands in his way meets a gruesome fate.

The Omen from 2006 is a faithful remake of the original, with updated special effects and a more modern visual style. The movie's atmosphere is dark and foreboding, and the cast delivers solid performances, especially Schreiber as the conflicted and haunted Robert Thorn.

Some critics have criticized the movie for being too reliant on jump scares and cheap thrills, and for failing to capture the psychological terror of the original. However, others have praised the movie for its effective use of suspense and horror, and for its intense and disturbing climax.

Overall, The Omen from 2006 is a solid horror movie that will appeal to fans of the genre. Its themes of evil, power, and corruption are still relevant today, and its portrayal of the Antichrist as a young boy is both creepy and memorable. While it may not surpass the original classic, it is a worthy addition to the horror genre that should not be overlooked.

The Omen is a 2006 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.5 and a MetaScore of 43.

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  • Release Date
    2006
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 50 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.5  (63,832)
  • Metascore
    43