Review of The Omen (1976) by Alec B — 29 Apr 2015

Definitely a classic and creepy enough, I still had a hard time making it through this entire movie.

This review of The Omen (1976) was written by Alec B on 29 Apr 2015.

The Omen has generally received positive reviews.

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