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Distributor: 20th Century Fox

Release Date: 2006-06-06

Starring: Julia Stiles, Liev Schreiber, Mia Farrow, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Gambon, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick

Directed by John Moore

Produced by Glenn Williamson, Jeffrey Stott

Written by Dan McDermott, based on the 1976 screenplay by David Seltzer

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The prophecy is clear, the signs unmistakable: Armageddon is upon us. On 6 / 6 / 06, the omen is revealed...and our darkest fears are realized. THE OMEN, a contemporary thriller based on the 1976 classic film, centers around a young boy named Damien, the son of an American diplomat and his wife. Damien’s family is unaware he is destined to become the Anti-Christ – until shattering events reveal the terrifying truth.

I'm a huge fan of the original The Omen and frankly I can't imagine how a modern movie is really going to improve on what I consider one of the best classic horror flicks. The dedication in the voice of the nanny as she declares "It's all for you Damien", the behading of David Warner, these are classic moments in the history of cinema. Liev Schreiber is good, but he's no Gregory Peck. Then again, I didn't expect much from him in The Manchurian Candidate remake, and he proved a suitable Lawrence Harvey there. If this movie ends up working, look for a remake of a Jimmy Stewart movie with Schreiber's name on it in the future.

Other than taking advantage of a convienient date (being released on 6/6/06), I don't expect to see much from this remake that wasn't done better in the original film.

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Jigsaw
November 26, 2006 at 15:23

This movie was pretty good. It is scary at night when your alone in your own house. The one part that I was most interested in was the Red Jackal that appears in the mirror!! Other than that it is a killer movie!!

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Ali McGregor
July 14, 2006 at 08:21

Excellent, solid and frightening re-make. In my opinion see it. Impressed

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Erick Voshel
June 4, 2006 at 15:50

I thought that you'd like to know that Ebert and Roper gave "The Omen" two thumbs up!!! They both liked the film and Roger Ebert said it was better than the original!!!

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Joanna Cotton
May 26, 2006 at 15:35

Thought the original film made an impact in that it was atmospheric and 'disturbing'. Gregory Peck was excellent in his role as the American Ambassador being stubborn/obstinate in not wanting to see what his 'son' is. In fact all the actors delivered their characters well including the young boy who played Damien. I may not watch this film at the cinema but wait until it comes out on DVD but frankly I cannot see how it can possibly compare well with the original.

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Erick Voshel
May 24, 2006 at 00:26

I am rather looking foward to seeing this remake. I too am a big fan of the original Omen with Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, but I'm willing to give this one a chance. So I'll be looking foward to seeing your review of it soon.

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DANIEL ANTHONY MITCHELL
May 21, 2006 at 13:06

I WAS RATHER SHOCKED TO LEARN THAT THE OMEN HAS BEEN REWORKED I KNOW THIS IS A COMMON THING OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS MAYBE THEY WILL REMAKE WAR OF THE WORLDS AND SET IT IN BRITAIN THIS TIME OR INDEPENDENCE DAY

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