A cool concept, poorly executed
"The Omen" has sparked an entire generation of horror films and leaves a legacy undeserved. Sure, the idea around the movie is appealing, but for me it was rather boring. Old horror films are rarely that scary, and they rely therefore mostly on their ideas more than the acting and effects.
"The Omen" tells the tale of an American foreign politician that loses his child at childbirth and who's given another child to substitute it - without telling his wife. As we jump 5 years forth in time, the child is now Damian - and things start to happen that no-one can explain. After Damian's nanny suddenly commits suicide, a new nanny appears, together with a dog - both seemingly obsessed with the little child. Is the child more than human? Is he the manifestation of something powerful... something evil?
Now, sure, it had it's moments, and had a few entertaining aspects. But really, it was rather boring and felt like it lasted too long. The actors weren't too bad, so I'm handing it a 3-popcorn score. Completely average.
Sincerely
JanaMart
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