It can feel a little unbelievable at times, even within the horror genre, but I still consider this my top pick from films released in the 1970s. The story begins somewhat obscurely in a Roman hospital, and then Gregory Peck and his wife, Lee Remmick, move to London where he’ll serve as the US Ambassador – accompanied by their infant son, "Damien" (and the predictable screeching violins). Shortly after they arrive, t…

Having watched this again not long ago alongside its remake, it's hard to even make an apples-to-apples comparison. Gregory Peck simply outshines Liev Schreiber, though that’s likely because Peck is the stronger performer overall. Lee Remick feels much more authentic than Julia Stiles, who doesn’t seem to manage to communicate the same level of genuine fear and distrust. David Thewlis is a capable actor, but…

I can’t quite figure out why I waited so long to watch The Omen, and although there were some good parts, the final stretch—roughly the last ten to fifteen minutes—really stood out. However, the section in between felt drawn-out, moving slowly with not much of note occurring beyond a couple of scenes. Generally speaking, it was alright, though perhaps a bit too hyped up. 3.25/5