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It is the greatest mystery of all because no human being will ever solve it. morePlot:
An American ambassador learns to his horror that his son is actually the literal Antichrist. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Jerry Goldsmith Dies at 75 (From IMDb News. 22 July 2004)
Famed Movie Composer Jerry Goldsmith Dead at 75 (From Studio Briefing. 22 July 2004)
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One Of Scariest Movies Of The Modern Era moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gregory Peck | ... | Robert Thorn |
 | Lee Remick | ... | Katherine Thorn |
| David Warner | ... | Jennings |
| Billie Whitelaw | ... | Mrs. Baylock |
| Harvey Stephens | ... | Damien |
| Patrick Troughton | ... | Father Brennan |
| Martin Benson | ... | Father Spiletto |
| Robert Rietty | ... | Monk |
| Tommy Duggan | ... | Priest |
| John Stride | ... | The Psychiatrist |
| Anthony Nicholls | ... | Dr. Becker |
| Holly Palance | ... | Nanny |
 | Roy Boyd | ... | Reporter |
| Freda Dowie | ... | Nun |
| Sheila Raynor | ... | Mrs. Horton |
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Also Known As:
Omen I (reissue title)Omen I: The Antichrist (reissue title)
Omen I: The Birthmark (reissue title)
The Antichrist (USA) (working title)
The Birthmark (USA) (working title)
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
111 min | Germany:107 min (cut version)Color:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
New Zealand:(Banned) (video release, 1989-1991) | UK:X (original rating) | South Korea:15 | UK:15 (DVD rating) | Spain:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Iceland:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | New Zealand:R18 (original rating) | New Zealand:R16 (1992 re-rating) | UK:15 (re-rating) (2006) | UK:18 (tv rating) | Canada:R (video rating) | Sweden:15 | Australia:MA (25th anniversary special edition) | Australia:R (original rating) | Canada:R | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Norway:18 | Singapore:NC-16 | USA:R (certificate #24560) | West Germany:16MOVIEmeter: 
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Terry Walsh who was stunt double for David Warner was badly injured while filming the dog attack scene despite being properly prepared for the stunt. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: As the priest enlightens Damien's father by the river, he clearly says "The Book of Revelations predicted it all." The correct title, as any priest would know, is "Book of Revelation" - it contains only one "revelation". moreQuotes:
[first lines]Father Spiletto: [voiceover] The child is dead. He breathed for a moment. Then he breathed no more. The child is dead. Dead. The child is dead.
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This movie scared the heck out of me when I saw it in the theaters in 1976, and it's still creepy today. It was almost 30 years later when I finally saw it for the second time and I thoroughly enjoyed it again, although it wasn't terrifying to me anymore. The DVD version is excellent because it presents the movie in the 2.35 widescreen mode, which is essential to the viewing of this film if you are a fan of cinematography. A VHS formatted-to-TV picture would lose too much of the great camera-work done in this film. I was amazed how beautifully filmed this movie is, so if you love this film and don't have the DVD, please consider getting it.
The story was a bit slower than I remembered it back in '76 but still provides enough action and plenty of chills. This time around, I found the nanny (Billie Whitelaw as "Mrs. Baylock") to be more scary than the devil/kid! I didn't even remember her from 30 years ago but she got my attention on the DVD. It was a very effective job of acting by that woman.
In the meantime, I always enjoy looking at Lee Remick's gorgeous face with her magnetic eyes and Gregory Peck is usually rock-solid in roles he plays. This is no exception.
Although I question some of the supposed quotes from the Book Of Revelation from the Bible (there is no "s" in Revelation, the screenwriters showing their biblical ignorance.), the movie is still a good witness to people who don't believe in Satan. They might after viewing this movie.
This is one of the classics of the '70s and often underrated. The sequels to this were simply not memorable and not worth your time. I don't know about the re- make that just came out, but it would be tough to top this film. I think I'll stick with this one and I won't wait another 30 years to see it again. Maybe tonight!!