Movie No. 79 (2014): THE OMEN

The Omen (1976)
Director: Richard Donner
Cast: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens

An American diplomat in London and his wife are unaware that their son is marked with Satan's number, infamous "666." Horror and the macabre ensue for everyone who stands in his way.

I saw this movie before. I don't remember when. I've just seen it again (in full) on Movie Channel. For me, horror does not necessarily equate to seeing the macabre, gore, and lurking shadows, or trying to withstand eerie sound effects on screen. The thought of the Anti-Christ thing is itself enough to bring horror. The execution of the movie is faithful in the classic way of presenting horror films. It may not be the best horror movie ever made, but it surely has left a mark in the history of cinema.

Rating: 3.0/4.0

Date seen: November 1, 2014