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Damien: Omen II

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Richard (William Holden) and Ann Thorn (Lee Grant) have taken their 13-year-old nephew, Damien (Jonathan Scott-Taylor), into their Chicago home following the death of Richard's brother seven years earlier. The Thorns love the child, whom they are sending to military school, but not everyone is so sanguine about his presence. Soon after Great Aunt Marion (Sylvia Sidney) expresses concerns about the boy, she dies suddenly and unexpectedly. And she is certainly not the last.
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Damien dishes out ghoulish scares and a biblical body count to generate some morbid fun, but this repetitious sequel lacks the sophistication of its predecessor.

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Variety Staff Variety Damien is obviously wearing out his welcome. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Time Out This sequel lacks the bravura pacing of the original, and though it tries to maintain the biblical tone in following the adolescence of its antichrist anti-hero, immense problems emerge. Aug 16, 2007 Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times Damien-Omen II though it's as foolish as the first film, is rather more fun to watch and sometimes very stylish-looking. Rated: 3/5 May 9, 2005 Full Review David Denby Boston Phoenix Omen II is genuinely poignant. Aug 14, 2024 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Damian is a very easy film to recommend or decline. If you liked The Omen, this is a welcoming exception to the rule that "second parts are never good." [Full review in Spanish] Jan 17, 2024 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com ...when it's not killer, Damien: Omen II really is all filler... Rated: 3/5 Dec 30, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Claudio C Damien: Omen II (1978) Learning Who He Is (11,844 – 29 Jul 2000 / 21 Jul 2025 – by Claudio Carvalho) “Damien: Omen II” (1978) is a great sequel of the franchise, when Damien learns who he is and his mission on Earth. Meanwhile, Damien is protected by worshipers of the devil and dark forces, killing every enemy that threatens him. Richard takes a long time to believe the information he receives throughout the story and the final devil worshiper is a great twist at the end of the plot. My vote is eight. Title (Brazil): “Damien: A Profecia II” (“Damien: The Omen II”) My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/ Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Jerod S For a late 70s sequel, Damien 2 follows up with the kid who is supposed to be the devil spawn. The drowning under ice was the only death that was lame. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Audience Member This movie is better than the first one, features much more acting, and has a nice script. The character development is stronger, especially with Damien, whose growing awareness of his dark destiny adds a layer of psychological tension. The pacing is more balanced, allowing the story to unfold with greater suspense, and the supporting cast gives more convincing performances. The film expands the mythology introduced in the original, giving viewers a broader sense of the world Damien inhabits. The ominous atmosphere is intensified through haunting music and stark cinematography, making the horror feel more grounded and unsettling. Overall, Damien: Omen II succeeds as a compelling sequel that both respects and builds upon the original's legacy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/15/25 Full Review Justin T Looking at the film I liked the movement and the style. The locations looked amazing. The sound has not aged well and actually sounds fairly terrible. It had no bass and the high end was pushed way too far. The murder death kills were pretty cool (especially the elevator death) although not that gory but as this is a thriller I didn’t mind. The story didn’t really progress from the first film and there was no real suspense. Quite well paced and nice to look at but ultimately more of the same. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/24/25 Full Review Ian H Decent follow up with some good performances and a couple of neat twists. Not as sinister as the original Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/25 Full Review James B While nothing really happens apart from a few deaths it still manages to be entertaining even though it is some what a rehash of the original one. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Richard (William Holden) and Ann Thorn (Lee Grant) have taken their 13-year-old nephew, Damien (Jonathan Scott-Taylor), into their Chicago home following the death of Richard's brother seven years earlier. The Thorns love the child, whom they are sending to military school, but not everyone is so sanguine about his presence. Soon after Great Aunt Marion (Sylvia Sidney) expresses concerns about the boy, she dies suddenly and unexpectedly. And she is certainly not the last.
Director
Don Taylor
Producer
Harvey Bernhard
Screenwriter
Harvey Bernhard, Stanley Mann, Mike Hodges
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox, Mace Neufeld Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2017
Runtime
1h 48m
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