Damien: Omen II (1978)

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• Jeff "

  
  Damien: Omen II is a mediocre sequel to a classic film. Created to cash in on the success of the first, this entry has a good idea for a plot, but it simply doesn't cut in the long run. The first half is good, but unfortunately is weakened by a second half. The film is mediocre… More
  Damien: Omen II is a mediocre sequel to a classic film. Created to cash in on the success of the first, this entry has a good idea for a plot, but it simply doesn't cut in the long run. The first half is good, but unfortunately is weakened by a second half. The film is mediocre at best, and it's a shame because the first Omen was such a memorable classic of the genre. This sequel is forgettable and doesn't possess what made the first film such a terrifying film. The attempts at horror fall flat, and it almost becomes unbearable. By the time the credits roll, you realize that Omen \II was a waste and that it could have been much better than this. The film lacks anything that would make this a memorable sequel, and it simply doesn't deliver the shocks and jolts that you'd expect from a film like this. This sequel wasn't entertaining, and the cast were bland, and didn't offer anything interesting that would make this film watchable. I thought that this film was a mediocre entry to a classic horror film. This film is forgettable, and like the other two sequels that followed, don't meet expectations. This film is the first of many disappointments in this series, and The Omen franchise would become one of the worst in horror history in my opinion. Aside from Richard Donner's The Omen, the sequels really don't match or exceed the original film, therefore there are no worthy sequels to The Omen. This film is mediocre with a poor script, acting and directing. Don't waste your time with this film.

• AJ V

  
  A good sequel to the Omen, not as good as the first of course, but it's good. There are a lot of good horrific incidents that occur because of Damien, and the story is good too. If you liked the original don't hesitate to continue watching the series, the third and last… More
  A good sequel to the Omen, not as good as the first of course, but it's good. There are a lot of good horrific incidents that occur because of Damien, and the story is good too. If you liked the original don't hesitate to continue watching the series, the third and last film is even better than this one.

• Dead A

  
  This was good like the first one.

• Cassandra M

  
  The original Omen left itself wide open for a sequel, and even though I personally don't think it particularly needed one; I have to say that this second part, to my surprise, is actually very good! Don Taylor's sequel, of course, has nothing on Richard Donner's… More
  The original Omen left itself wide open for a sequel, and even though I personally don't think it particularly needed one; I have to say that this second part, to my surprise, is actually very good! Don Taylor's sequel, of course, has nothing on Richard Donner's original; and even though the film often gets too convoluted and is more than a little bit silly, The Omen II follows on from the original nicely and is an overall worthy sequel. For the sequel, the action has expectedly moved to America; and the film delivers more of the uncompromising gore that helped to round off the original as an all round horror masterpiece. Logically, the film picks up the story of Damien seven years after his father, Robert Thawn, tried to kill him under mysterious circumstances. The film starts off with the revelation that Damien Thawn is the antichrist, and from there we follow him as he joins military school, comes under the guidance of one of Satan's disciples and violently disposes of anyone who stands a chance of discovering his real identity! Jonathan Scott-Taylor is the actor given the honour of portraying the son of the devil this time around, and it has to be said that he does a really good job with it; even though the actor has hardly been seen since. William Holden is no Gregory Peck, but he does well in the older lead actor role; and he receives good backup from Lee Grant in the role of his wife. The cast is rounded off by cult stars Nicholas Pryor and Lance Henriksen. The plot pacing can be a little hard to follow, and not all the plot threads (the ones involving Thawn Industries in particular) are able to come through properly. However, director Don Taylor combats this by adding in an over the top and gory murder sequence every time the plot looks like it's going downhill. Here we have people burning to death, freezing to death, having their eyes plucked out and - of course - being cut in half in an elevator! The film just about carries off a mysterious religious tone throughout, and I was pleased that the film didn't get bogged down with theories surrounding Damien. The film ends with a nice little twist, before once again leaving the series open for a sequel - which, of course, it got three years later. The Omen II isn't a classic or must see; but it's a nice sequel.

• Anthony L

  
  Probably the second best sequel ever made after the Godfather II. Almost as good as the original, this is a great continuation of the story of Damien, the anti-Christ. Damien is easily one of the scariest characters in film, Satan during puberty, now that's a scary thought eh!

• Luke B

  
  It's not a terrible film. It may win the award for most frustrating film though. The problem faced is that the audience knows Damien is the son of the devil, so it hardly makes for exciting entertainment watching more people discover this and then try and convince other people.… More
  It's not a terrible film. It may win the award for most frustrating film though. The problem faced is that the audience knows Damien is the son of the devil, so it hardly makes for exciting entertainment watching more people discover this and then try and convince other people. Of course those that find out soon die in horrible ways. It's a tedious retread with a few moments of suspense. The places the film should have succeeded are those of Damien dealing with being the son of Satan. However he simply cries "WHY ME?" Then soon gets over it and uses his powers to devastating effect. This could have been comparable to Michael Corleone's rise to power, instead Damien becomes more hilarious the more evil he tries to be.

• Drew S

  
  Considerably more difficult to take seriously than the first one. Full of goofy deaths and placeholder characters that are just begging to die, The Omen II feels more like a Satanic slasher than an actual attempt at telling a story.

• Candy R

  
  Damien is grown up and still killing people who get in the way.

• Lafe F

  
  Somewhat dry 70's feel sequel to the first Omen film, following Damien's years in a private boys' school. Gruesome accidents await those who get too close to learning the truth about Damien being the son of Satan. It's a quality production with some chilling death… More
  Somewhat dry 70's feel sequel to the first Omen film, following Damien's years in a private boys' school. Gruesome accidents await those who get too close to learning the truth about Damien being the son of Satan. It's a quality production with some chilling death scenes. (I wouldn't want to be there.) There is a glimmer of hope that Damien can be talked out of his evil destiny, but there would be more films after this one...

• Dr Blood  

  
  A worthy sequel to ''The Omen'' and just as scary.

• xGary X

  
  One of those films everyone was talking about at school the day after it was on TV, the creatively gruesome death scenes always strike a chord with kids! It's a solid addition to the franchise, with a genuinely creepy Johnathon Scott-Taylor able to back up his teenage tantrums… More
  One of those films everyone was talking about at school the day after it was on TV, the creatively gruesome death scenes always strike a chord with kids! It's a solid addition to the franchise, with a genuinely creepy Johnathon Scott-Taylor able to back up his teenage tantrums to lethal effect.

• Quinto W

  
  First of all, I would like to congratulate Bill Butler for being the only competent person in the entire shoot who did a good job; the film has beautiful cinematography and Butler clearly took as much advantage possible of the buget. Everything else is constantly toying between being… More
  First of all, I would like to congratulate Bill Butler for being the only competent person in the entire shoot who did a good job; the film has beautiful cinematography and Butler clearly took as much advantage possible of the buget. Everything else is constantly toying between being extremely over-the-top/laughable and painfully dull.

• Anthony V

  
  Creepy kid, some nice murders and a nice twist at the end. That's about it.

• David S

  
  When you watch them back to back you realise that this film is not as good as the original but it isn't a disaster. The story continues well, even if it's becoming a bit predicatable at this point. However Holden and Grant aren't very good in their roles and the kid… More
  When you watch them back to back you realise that this film is not as good as the original but it isn't a disaster. The story continues well, even if it's becoming a bit predicatable at this point. However Holden and Grant aren't very good in their roles and the kid playing Damien, although good in places doesn't quite convince. Some of the deaths are inventive though. Still want to see how it turns out in the 3rd one.

• Lee K

  
  brilliant sequel i just hope they dont remake this as they did with the original

• Leo L

  
  Good sequel to the first!

• Chris M

  
  Better than the original but still not great.

• Haley A

  
  Scary and entertaining!

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