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‘The Omen’ Remains a Searing Reminder That No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Gizmodo·Cheryl Eddy·about 1 month ago
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The Omen celebrates 50 years in June, and it still feels oddly relevant. Maybe it’s the current apocalyptic political climate that’s been keeping the idea of the Antichrist in the spotlight . Maybe it’s just that the movie feels so timeless, rooting its tale of helplessness and macabre, globe-trotting detective work in a mood too doom-filled to ever go out of style. We all know who Damien is. He’s one of the spookiest horror movie kids . He’s the son of Satan , summoned to usher in the end times. But the original Omen movie chronicles just the first five years of his life. This kid doesn’t get going on his diabolical journey without a lot of help from some carefully selected grown-ups. The recent prequel The First Omen offered up some intriguing context for the forces who help Damien find his way. But the 1976 film, directed by future Superman , Goonies , and Lethal Weapon helmer Richard Donner, sticks with a relatively simple baby-swap conspiracy.…

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