Review of Damien - Omen II (1978) by Tony P — 20 Nov 2015
The first sequel to the classic film The Omen. This film isn't bad in its own right but falls into the classic sequel trap in that comparisons are made to the original which it cannot quite meet.
The film follows the Damian boy from the first film who seems to have grisly deaths follow him.
Damien is now a young teenager being cared for by his tycoon uncle and attending a military cadet school.
The gory death scenes that were a trademark of the original continue slightly but in a US dominated environment. The UK was the setting for the original.
The cast does not include Gregory Peck whose Ambassador Thorn character died in the original.
A haunting music score by original soundtrack artist Jerry Goldsmith is one of the sole continuity themes I can find aside from the Damian character himself.
This review of Damien - Omen II (1978) was written by Tony P on 20 Nov 2015.
Damien - Omen II has generally received mixed reviews.
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