The Omen (1976)
From Living for the Cinema by Geoff Gershon
June 6, 2026 · 19 min · Season 6 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode reviews the influential supernatural horror thriller 'The Omen' on the eve of its 50th Anniversary.
Just in time for 6/6/26..... It's time to review this influential supernatural horror thriller on the eve of its 50th Anniversary. Directed by Richard Donner (Superman, Lethal Weapon, The Goonies), it focuses on an American ambassador (Oscar-winning legend Gregory Peck) and his wife (the late, great Oscar-nominated Lee Remick) who have recently moved to England after recently having their first child.....or DID they? The child is Damien (Harvey Stephens) who was born under very my...
People in this episode
Host: Geoff Gershon
Topics covered
- supernatural horror
- film review
- classic cinema
- Richard Donner
- Damien
- 1970s films
Keywords
- The Omen
- Richard Donner
- Gregory Peck
- horror thriller
- 1976 film
- Damien
- classic horror
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Omen
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