Review of The Omen (1976) by Johnny T — 10 Oct 2011
Goldsmith's score took the film to a level horror films generally never attained in the 1970s. The fairly sedate pace and tone may be a bit dry for today's viewer, but by the film's disturbing climax and simple, superbly creepy final image, one appreciates how well it helped build the suspense. It's just a really fun horror film, filled with joyously manipulative undertones of Christian fear that we may or may not believe in. Influenced by the success of The Exorcist, this film takes the horror genre one step further and instead of a girl being possessed by the Devil, we have a boy who's the Antichrist. A slick, polished, and professional thriller that combines an intriguing mystery with periodic eruptions of bloody violence.
VERDICT: "Full Price" - My second highest rating (Positive to Mixed reaction). This is a rating to a movie I view as very entertaining and well made, and definitely worth paying the full price at a theatre to see or own on DVD. It is not perfect, but it is definitely excellent..
This review of The Omen (1976) was written by Johnny T on 10 Oct 2011.
The Omen has generally received positive reviews.
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