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THE OMEN

        Ed. note- THE OMEN is important on many levels.  It was a huge blockbuster in the summer of 1976, and made so much money that Fox Studios was able to fund George Lucas’ STAR WARS.  But … Continue reading

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THE OMEN Extras

        One of the great advantages of the advent of DVD was special features.  Suddenly, anybody who wanted to get a glimpse behind the scenes, see shots that didn’t make the final cut, or listen to actors … Continue reading

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THE OMEN (2006)

        As I discussed in my review of Tom Savini’s dreadful NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 1990, there are plenty of reasons to remake a film.  Many are lousy, some are weird, and a few even manage … Continue reading

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“The Curse of THE OMEN”

          I’m going to be short and sweet.  “The Curse of THE OMEN” is every bit as ridiculous as THE OMEN is terrifying.  The most famous “cursed” films in horror are the POLTERGEIST films, with the … Continue reading

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THE OMEN LEGACY

        I’ve seen a number of documentaries over the years that have covered one particular horror franchise or another.  Depending on how these docs are assembled, they’re hit or miss.  Still, I was more than a little … Continue reading

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OMEN IV: THE AWAKENING

        Ed. note- I wrote this review for Icons of Fright, and it pissed off my editor there.  He pointed me out to his buddy’s positive review of the film.  I automatically threw out every opinion that … Continue reading

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DAMIEN: OMEN II

        When I initially got a DVD player back in 2000, the first flick I wanted to buy on disc was THE OMEN.  It’s by far my favorite horror film, and for all my salt the best … Continue reading

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The Son of Satan Comes to LI on July 28th. THE OMEN Screens in Huntington

        In 1976, the greatest horror movie of all time hit theatres.  Richard Donner’s THE OMEN  shocked, stunned and scared millions of viewers on its way to becoming a huge box office hit that spawned a number … Continue reading

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