The Omen

Antichrist child film

The Omen is a 1976 horror film about a couple who unknowingly adopt the Antichrist.

The title refers both to the child Damien and to the supernatural warnings surrounding him.

The film spawned sequels and a 2006 remake.

The Omen has become shorthand for evil-child narratives in horror: giving off major Omen vibes.

Opposites
horror subgenre

The OmenHalloween

October 31st festival

Friday the 13th · slasher film · My Bloody Valentine · slasher films

spiritual/moral orientation

The Omendivine child

Young god or goddess

Ben-Hur · The Ten Commandments · angels · salvation · Jesus Christ Superstar

tone and atmosphere

The OmenMary Poppins

Pollyanna · Annie · heartwarming · wholesome · Home Alone

Family

omen, omens, ominous, ominously, abominate, abomination, abominable, abominably

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated R