The Omen (2006)
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Critic Consensus: Even with the force of a "classic" behind it, remake fever can't hold up the hollowness of this style-drenched Omen.
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Cast
as Katherine Thorn
as Robert Thorn
as Mrs. Baylock
as Jennings
as Father Brennan
as Bugenhagen
as Damien
as Nanny
as Pope
as Cardinal Fabretti
as Tom Portman
as Damien - Newborn
as Hugh Greer
as Damien - Newborn
as Vatican Observatory Priest
as Father Spiletto
as Damien - Newborn
as Damien (2 years old)
as Damien - Newborn
as Damien - 2 Years Old
as Rome Embassy Marine
as Ambassador Steven Haines
as Birthday Party Photographer
as Haines' Limo Driver
as Mom at Birthday Party
as Birthday Party Photographer
as Tabloid Reporter No. 1
as Tabloid Reporter No. 2
as Tabloid Reporter No. 3
as Saudi Ambassador
as Thorn's Secretary
as London Embassy Guard
as Mrs. Horton
as Mom at Zoo
as Wedding Limo Driver
as Dr. Becker
as Rome Cab Driver
as Elderly Nun
as Subiaco Monk
as Katherine's Nurse
as Hospital Guard
as Secret Service Agent
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Critic Reviews for The Omen
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A disastrously miscast remake of the 1976 horror classic, which retains the apocalyptic themes of David Seltzer's original script but renders them dull and fright-free.
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.
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.
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.
I felt like I was seeing The Da Vinci Code with slightly shadier priests.
John Moore's remake of The Omen rivals Gus Van Sant's Psycho both for its fidelity to the source material and for its utter pointlessness.
Audience Reviews for The Omen
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 the 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.
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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 it has a very good cast!
Super Reviewer
Didn't think it was 26% bad, but it could have been alot better. It has its fair share of good scares though.
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The Omen Quotes
| Damien: | Did I scare you, Mommy? I didn't mean to. |
| Father Brennan: | When the Jews return to Zion, and a comet fills the sky, and the holy Roman Empire rises, then you and I must die. From the eternal sea he rises, creating armies on either shore, turning man against his brother, until man exists no more. |
| Katherine Thorn: | Don't let him kill me. |
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