He was born at 6 o'clock the 6th day of the 6th month. As foretold in the Book of Revelations, the End times come, the last confrontation between the forces of good and evil, is the birth of Satan's son in human form..
The wife of an American diplomat Robert thorn, born a dead child and her husband is unable to tell her this tragic news, fathered a baby with a strange birthmark in the shape of three sixes the number of the beast. Details of the child's birth remain a secret, but eventually it becomes clear that this was no ordinary child.
Constantly around, under mysterious circumstances, people are dying and mysterious events occur, after which Robert Thorne begins to panic fear of an adopted boy, a innocent angelic face hides a ruthless devilish essence.
The Omen
| Year | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Country | UK, USA |
| Tagline | If Something Frightening Happens To You Today, Think About It. It May Be 'The Omen' |
| Director | Richard Donner |
| Cinematography | Gilbert Taylor |
| Scriptwriters | David Seltzer |
| Produced | Harvey BernhardMace NeufeldCharles Orme |
| Music | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Art Direction | Carmen Dillon |
| Editing | Stuart Baird |
| Genres | Horror |
| USA Gross | $60 922 980сборы |
| Release Date | June 6, 1976 |
| MPAA | R |
| Runtime | 111 min. |
Plot Summary
Did You Know?
First impressions of the film took place on 6 June 1976, marking the number of the Antichrist 666.
Starring, Gregory peck, ahead of its competitors in the face of Charlton Heston, Roy Scheider and William Holden, despite the fact that wasn't serious paintings about five years (1971 to 1975). Holden also got the main role in the sequel "Omena".
In order to make a pack of baboons to attack the car, the employee Windsorstore zoo was placed on the back of the car together with the leader of the pack. Monkeys naturally went crazy, causing a genuine emotion of the performer of the main female role, Lee Remick.
In the scene with overturning basket of fish involved was already dead sardines painted orange. Director Richard Donner for ethical reasons refused to use for the filming of a live fish.
For the scene with the fall Lee Remick was used corresponding vertical decoration, symbolizing the "floor". Thus, for the filming of this scene did not require the assistance of a stunt.
After the working title of the film changed from "Antichrist" to "the Birthmark" (The Birthmark), the crew members began to pursue troubles: Gregory peck and screenwriter David Seltzer were flying to the UK for different aircraft, and both aircraft had experienced a lightning strike
Gregory peck agreed to a serious decline in the standard fee, satisfied with the amount of 250 thousand dollars. As a bonus, Gregory was to receive 10% of charges pictures rental ($60.9 million in US only). Thus, in the career of Gregory the omen became the highest-paid film.
Mike Hodges was asked to lead the filming process, but the Director was forced to decline the offer. Subsequently, Mike was appointed Director of the sequel, but 20 days after the start of filming Hodges was suspended, not due to difference in views with the producers.
According to Richard Donner, great merit in the success of the "Omena" belongs to composer Jerry Goldsmith, who created "one of the most disturbing soundtracks" in the history of cinema. For his work on the soundtrack to "Menu" Jerry was awarded the Oscar and the fee of 250 thousand dollars. Subsequently, Jerry has repeatedly been nominated for an Oscar, but to get a second statue could not.
Immediately after painting in the North American rental demand for Rottweilers has increased dramatically.
Harvey Stephens, who plays Damien, a natural blonde.
The budget $ 2.8 million, the cost of an advertising campaign about $ 6 million.
Harvey Stephens, playing the role of Damien, didn't know he starred in the horror film.
At the premiere of the film at a few of the audience had a heart attack.
The shooting of the film took place in the period from October 12, 1975 January 2, 1976.
