For a Horror film, The Omen is a slick, commercial package. Often, the lack of grit can work against the genre, but here the safe Hollywood coating balances nicely with the shocking deaths. Those highlights are expertly staged, shifting from pedestrian camerawork into visual experimentation.
For such a tawdry idea, this comes in a classy package. (An approach that would also elevate The Devil’s Advocate.) This starts with the casting of Hollywood Legend Gregory Peck, who is solid but not even the best performance in the film. I’ve gone from Lee Remick to David Warner and now think Billie Whitelaw as the Nanny may be secretly stealing the scenes.
Behind the scenes there’s the Cinematography by Gilbert Taylor (Star Wars), Editing by Stuart Baird (Skyfall, Lethal Weapon, Superman) and the Oscar Winning score by Jerry Goldsmith.
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