The Omen

About The Omen

The Omen, released by 20th Century Fox in 2006, is a supernatural horror movie directed by John Moore. A remake of the 1976 film of the same name, the plot intertwines the biblical prophecy of Armageddon with the satanic paranoia. When a diplomat adopts an orphaned child whose mother died at childbirth, they are unaware that the child is the Antichrist.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by John Moore and was written by David Seltzer. The runtime of the movie is approximately 110 minutes. It was filmed in Prague, Italy, and England to achieve its atmospheric and haunting aesthetic. The film was produced by Glenn Williamson and John Moore.

Actors

• Julia Stiles as Katherine Thorn: Julia gives an emotionally charged performance as the mother who slowly starts to realize the ominous truth about her child.
• Liev Schreiber as Robert Thorn: Liev plays a father who, despite the horrifying events unfolding around his family, tries to protect his child.
• Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick as Damien: Seamus, as the Antichrist, delivered a chilling performance that was both eerie and magnetic.
• Mia Farrow as Mrs. Baylock: Mia portrays the manipulative and fanatical nanny, her unnerving performance adding to the film's horror.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• A majority of the film was shot in Prague due to its historical architecture which enhanced the film's dark and gothic ambiance.
• This remake was released on 6/6/06, implying the number of the beast, 666, as a unique marketing strategy.
• Mia Farrow, who plays Mrs. Baylock, played a mother oblivious of her child's demonic nature in another famous horror movie, 'Rosemary’s Baby'.

Awards

The Omen (2006) did not win any major awards.

Quotes

• "When the Jews return to Zion, and a comet rips the sky..." - Father Brennan
• "The son of the devil will rise from the world of politics." - Keith Jennings
• "It's all for you!" - Mrs. Baylock to Damien

Music & Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Marco Beltrami, who gives a chilling, musical backdrop that elevates the tense atmosphere.
• The movie ends with a rendition of "Ave Satani", originally composed by Jerry Goldsmith for the 1976 original. This piece is famously known for its chilling lyrics sung in Latin which supposedly praises Satan.