The Omen is a psychological thriller rather horror, this is the film that made Donner! You know the story, it's very simple, some people think it's absurd, and would've been a total disaster if the cast didn't believe in it. The film does have plot holes, but it works because the film is grounded in reality, using the Bible as a source of information, which could be true!
The film doesn't rely on gore, but threat, there's a unique atomosphere to the entire picture.
Gregory Peck adds verisimilitude to the picture, you believe what's happening because Peck is in the picture. Lee Remick is very good, too, she adds a lot to the film. David Warner is brilliant, as is Billie Whitelaw, who adds a certain unique uneasiness to the proceedings! The kid is also very good, especially in the finale!
The direction is excellent, Donner makes good use of the panavision frame, make no mistake, this is a film which can be only seen in wide-screen!
The score is superb, the use of the chorus is chilling! Goldsmith won the oscar, he deserved it.
This is a film you want to watch on your own because it does scare you, especially if it's your first time!
Omen 2 came next!
The film doesn't rely on gore, but threat, there's a unique atomosphere to the entire picture.
Gregory Peck adds verisimilitude to the picture, you believe what's happening because Peck is in the picture. Lee Remick is very good, too, she adds a lot to the film. David Warner is brilliant, as is Billie Whitelaw, who adds a certain unique uneasiness to the proceedings! The kid is also very good, especially in the finale!
The direction is excellent, Donner makes good use of the panavision frame, make no mistake, this is a film which can be only seen in wide-screen!
The score is superb, the use of the chorus is chilling! Goldsmith won the oscar, he deserved it.
This is a film you want to watch on your own because it does scare you, especially if it's your first time!
Omen 2 came next!