The Omen

what can I say, this movie is a máster piece, I justo love it

THE OMEN has a few disturbing moments that shock rather than disgust, but the film is loaded with memorable scenes that are ingenious. It's the 'feeling' that the film incites that makes this movie unique. The haunted performances of the actors, the creepy-crawly musical score, the insinuation that doom is slowly creeping into the world with the birth of one lone child, all succeed in making THE OMEN one of the truest horror films.

surely one of the greatest horror film i ever watched

"The Omen" is an absolute classic that continues to resonate with horror fans for its chilling atmosphere and groundbreaking storytelling. Featuring one of Gregory Peck's standout performances, the film expertly blends unsettling grimness with shocking kills that leave a lasting impression. At this point, it’s hard to find new words to describe its mastery of suspense and the pervasive sense of dread that permeates each scene. "The Omen" remains an essential viewing experience that's not only a benchmark for horror films but also a profound exploration of the battle between good and evil.

There's just something about the look and the atmosphere of these 1970's films. I don't think it's anything nostalgic for me but everything seems so real. There's no computer effects or CGI and when the nanny jumps out of the window or when Katherine falls (twice!), it just feels like it could have happened. The deaths are horrific, not gory, but terrible. One of the things that sells them is the shock of the onlookers. My recollection is that at least three of the deaths occur in public.

I like the detective work that Gregory Peck and David Warner team up to do. Peck's character Robert was well-intended at the start but ends up causing and enduring great personal pain. The little kid that plays Damian is the creepiest kid I can recall in a movie and the guardian woman with her Hell hound is pretty much perfect.

"The Omen" isn't scary but it's eerie. It's often compared to "The Exorcist" but I still contend that film is the scariest of all time. "The Omen" is all mood and while I mentioned that some of the death scenes are shocking, there are no stupid jump scares.

Hadn't seen this in a long while so I gave it a spin. It really is a great film. It should be judged in terms of '73, not today. It's a classic everyone, especially horror buffs, should see. Many films have taken from it. The only thing that still astounds me is casting Peck as the father. He looked 70 his entire life!!!

The first in a series of horror movies on the subject and to my mind the only one that really works. A classic of the genre that any serious fan must see.

Lasted watched back In childhood so It was like a new film. I did watch the remake not long back and I can say that It didn't need a remake, It's good as it is and It deserves a place In my small horror collection.

The Omen is a harrowing classic that, while dated, still offers a compelling, eerie Satanic romp for those willing to stick out it's sloth-like pace between it's iconic scenes. Doesn't quite stand the test of time like others in it's field (The Exorcist), but definitely worth it's runtime if you're willing to forgive it's very 70's production value.