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The Omega Man (1971)

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Reviews Counted:33

Fresh:4

Rotten:29

Average Rating:1.6/10

Consensus: It may not live up to its classic source material, but The Omega Man transcends its limitations often enough to offer some mildly entertaining post-apocalyptic thrills.

Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: In the aftermath of a bacteriological war, the future of mankind hangs in the balance. Only a chosen few have survived the mutating effects of germ warfare unharmed. A small enclave of healthy,... In the aftermath of a bacteriological war, the future of mankind hangs in the balance. Only a chosen few have survived the mutating effects of germ warfare unharmed. A small enclave of healthy, stalwart resistors has formed a camp where, for the moment, they live peacefully. The other human survivors are terribly disfigured mutants who walk the earth at night in search of prey. [More]

Starring: Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo

Starring: Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo, Eric Laneuville, Lincoln Kilpatrick, John Dierkes, Monika Henreid

Director: Boris Sagal

Director: Boris Sagal
Producer: Walter Seltzer
Screenwriter: John William Corrington, Joyce H. Corrington

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Mar 28, 2000

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The greatest benefit of viewing the new DVD ... is that the crisp, clear image strips away the varnish to reveal the truth underneath, which is that this is not a very good film.

Full Review Source: ESplatter | comment Comment
07/05/08
Steve Biodrowski
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02/21/08
Doug Maclean
Doug Maclean
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Most of the story moves along at a crawl, with a horrendous musical track that almost single-handedly destroys any atmosphere the film tries to create. (HD DVD Edition)

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
12/22/07
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
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Downbeat survivalist sci-fi, early-1970s style.

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12/13/07
Charles Cassady
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11/29/07
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So it’s a mixed bag, like so many movies are, of some cool stuff and some lame stuff.

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05/03/04
Kelly Parks
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09/17/03
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08/31/03
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