Damien: Omen II
Antichrist teenager navigates power in military school.
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About Damien: Omen II
Released: 1978
Platform: Hulu
Rating: R
Run time: 1h 47m
Cast
William Holden, Lee Grant, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Robert Foxworth, Nicholas Pryor
About Damien: Omen II
"Damien: Omen II" is a 1978 American supernatural horror film directed by Don Taylor. It is a sequel to the 1976 film "The Omen" and follows the life of Damien Thorn, now a teenager, who discovers his true destiny as the Antichrist after being sent to a military academy.
Making / Production
The film was produced by Harvey Bernhard and was directed by Don Taylor. It was developed by writer Stanley Mann, who based the screenplay on an original story by Harvey Bernhard. The movie was shot in Illinois and the United Kingdom.
Actors
- William Holden as Richard Thorn: William portrayed Damien's adoptive father Richard Thorn. Through struggles and investigations, he slowly comes to terms with his adoptive son's horrifying destiny.
- Lee Grant as Ann Thorn: Lee played Richard's second wife, Ann, who is completely oblivious to Damien's identity and will protect him at all costs.
- Jonathan Scott-Taylor as Damien Thorn: Jonathan played the titular character, Damien, who slowly becomes aware of his destiny as the Antichrist.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The filmmakers originally intended to name this film "Omen II: Damien", but reversed the titles to play up the horror elements.
- This is the only Omen film to not be released in the same year as a Star Wars film.
- Most of the Thorn Mansion scenes were shot at a private residence in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Awards
While "Damien: Omen II" did not win any awards, it was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Horror Film in 1978.
Quotes
- "When the Jews return to Zion, and a comet fills the sky. The Holy Roman Empire rises and you and I must die."
- "I was at the hospital, Mr. Thorn. The night your son was born. I saw its mother. I saw its mother’s face."
Music, Soundtrack
- Main Title: The opening track sets the eerie tone of the movie. Jerry Goldsmith, who won an Oscar for the first film's score, brings back themes from the original while introducing new ones.
- Through the ice: A suspenseful track accompanying a pivotal, thrilling scene in the movie.
About Damien: Omen II
Damien: Omen II follows the Antichrist, Damian, as a teenager, unaware of his demonic identity, rising to power in his uncle's corporation.
