The Omen

Name: The Omen
Director: Richard Donner
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1976-01-01
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw, Harvey Stephens

1976Dir. Richard Donner1h 51m

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Runtime1h 51m

Released1976

Budget$2.8M

Box office$60.9M

DirectorRichard Donner

About This Movie

The Omen is a chilling blend of horror and psychological thriller, steeped in that 70s dread aesthetic. Richard Donner’s direction pulls you into its unsettling atmosphere right from the start. Gregory Peck delivers a restrained but powerful performance as Robert Thorn, and Lee Remick complements him well. The pacing is deliberate, building tension in a way that feels almost methodical. You’ve got the haunting score by Jerry Goldsmith, which really adds to the oppressive mood. The practical effects still hold up — that decapitation scene is something else. Themes of fate, parental instincts, and evil lurking in plain sight make it all the more disturbing. It’s not just a slasher or a ghost story; it’s a deep dive into the darkness of human nature.

First film in a franchise that includes four sequels.Goldsmith's score won an Academy Award.Shot on location in England and Italy.Featuring practical effects that stand the test of time.