Damien - Omen II

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Overview

Since the sudden and suspicious deaths of his parents, young Damien has been in the charge of his wealthy aunt and uncle and enrolled in a military school. Widely feared to be the Antichrist, he relentlessly plots to seize control of his uncle's business empire — and the world.

Media

DAMIEN: OMEN 2 stereo radio adverts London 1979

Cast

Lance Henriksen

Director:

Don Taylor

Writer:

David Seltzer, Stanley Mann, Mike Hodges, Harvey Bernhard

Release Date:

1978-06-09

Run Time:

107m

Tagline:

The first time was only a warning.

Genres:

Horror Thriller

Keywords:

anti-christ baffled chicago, illinois devil's son military academy occult prophecy raven secret identity sequel

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 6,800,000.00$

Revenue: 26,518,355.00$

Vote Average: 6.4/10

Vote Count: 812 Votes

Movie Popularity: 2.4108

Spoken Languages: English

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- 27 April 2026 at 10:42 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY Seven years after the original carnage, twelve-year-old Damien Thorn is living in Chicago with his wealthy industrialist uncle, Richard, and aunt, Ann. Now enrolled in a prestigious military academy, the "son of a jackal" is finally beginning to understand his dark inheritance. As Damien embraces his powers, anyone—from nosy journalists to suspicious doctors—who dares to uncover his true identity meets a spectacularly grisly end. It’s a slicker, more urban follow-up that swaps the religious dread of the first film for a mounting sense of inevitability and teenage rebellion, Antichrist style. THE PROS This sequel is a win because it manages to keep the momentum going without feeling like a cheap rehash. Jonathan Scott-Taylor is a total belter as the young Damien; he captures that transition from confused schoolboy to cold-blooded sovereign with a sincere, chilling intensity. The "accidental" deaths are a celebratory explosion of creative gore—the elevator scene and the frozen lake sequence are absolute standouts that rival the original’s shock factor. William Holden and Lee Grant provide a solid, grounded anchor to the chaos, making the family’s slow realization of the monster in their house feel genuinely tragic. THE CONS It earns an 8/10 because it’s a good movie, but it misses the 9/10 status as it feels a tad more formulaic than the first. The plot follows a bit of a "rinse and repeat" cycle where a character gets suspicious and promptly gets removed by a crow or a piece of machinery. The pacing is a bit of a head-scratcher in the middle, as it spends a lot of time on Thorn Industries' corporate politics, which isn't quite as gripping as the literal end of the world. It’s a sincere effort, but it lacks that lightning-in-a-bottle prestige that made the 1976 original a 10/10 masterpiece. THE VERDICT An 8/10. A good movie and a sincere recommendation for those who enjoyed the first chapter and want to see the prophecy unfold. It is a vault essential for horror fans who love a sequel that actually understands the source material. Go and watch it for the military school tension and the legendary raven attacks—it’s the business of supernatural thrillers. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Production Troubles: Much like the first film, the production was plagued by "bad luck," including a freak blizzard that trapped the crew and the sudden death of the original director, Michael Hodges, who was replaced by Don Taylor.• Raven Training: The ravens used in the film were notoriously difficult to work with; in the famous attack on the journalist, the birds were actually tethered to the actress’s clothes with invisible wire to keep them from flying away.• Casting Irony: William Holden was actually the first choice to play Robert Thorn in the original 1976 movie, but he turned it down because he didn't want to be in a "devil movie." After the first one became a massive hit, he eagerly signed on for the sequel. THE VIBE Like a sharp, icy wind blowing through a glass skyscraper. It smells like ozone, expensive cologne, and damp feathers. It makes you want to watch your back at the office, stay off frozen lakes, and realize that some teenagers are just naturally gifted—at bringing about the apocalypse.

Videos

DAMIEN: OMEN 2 stereo radio adverts London 1979

Cast

Lance Henriksen

Jonathan Scott-Taylor

Robert Foxworth

Elizabeth Shepherd

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 27 April 2026 at 11:42 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
Seven years after the original carnage, twelve-year-old Damien Thorn is living in Chicago with his wealthy industrialist uncle, Richard, and aunt, Ann. Now enrolled in a prestigious military academy, the “son of a jackal” is finally beginning to understand his dark inheritance. As Damien embraces his powers, anyone—from nosy journalists to suspicious doctors—who dares to uncover his true identity meets a spectacularly grisly end. It’s a slicker, more urban follow-up that swaps the religious dread of the first film for a mounting sense of inevitability and teenage rebellion, Antichrist style.
THE PROS
This sequel is a win because it manages to keep the momentum going without feeling like a cheap rehash. Jonathan Scott-Taylor is a total belter as the young Damien; he captures that transition from confused schoolboy to cold-blooded sovereign with a sincere, chilling intensity. The “accidental” deaths are a celebratory explosion of creative gore—the elevator scene and the frozen lake sequence are absolute standouts that rival the original’s shock factor. William Holden and Lee Grant provide a solid, grounded anchor to the chaos, making the family’s slow realization of the monster in their house feel genuinely tragic.
THE CONS
It earns an 8/10 because it’s a good movie, but it misses the 9/10 status as it feels a tad more formulaic than the first. The plot follows a bit of a “rinse and repeat” cycle where a character gets suspicious and promptly gets removed by a crow or a piece of machinery. The pacing is a bit of a head-scratcher in the middle, as it spends a lot of time on Thorn Industries’ corporate politics, which isn’t quite as gripping as the literal end of the world. It’s a sincere effort, but it lacks that lightning-in-a-bottle prestige that made the 1976 original a 10/10 masterpiece.
THE VERDICT
An 8/10. A good movie and a sincere recommendation for those who enjoyed the first chapter and want to see the prophecy unfold. It is a vault essential for horror fans who love a sequel that actually understands the source material. Go and watch it for the military school tension and the legendary raven attacks—it’s the business of supernatural thrillers.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Production Troubles: Much like the first film, the production was plagued by “bad luck,” including a freak blizzard that trapped the crew and the sudden death of the original director, Michael Hodges, who was replaced by Don Taylor.
• Raven Training: The ravens used in the film were notoriously difficult to work with; in the famous attack on the journalist, the birds were actually tethered to the actress’s clothes with invisible wire to keep them from flying away.
• Casting Irony: William Holden was actually the first choice to play Robert Thorn in the original 1976 movie, but he turned it down because he didn’t want to be in a “devil movie.” After the first one became a massive hit, he eagerly signed on for the sequel.
THE VIBE
Like a sharp, icy wind blowing through a glass skyscraper. It smells like ozone, expensive cologne, and damp feathers. It makes you want to watch your back at the office, stay off frozen lakes, and realize that some teenagers are just naturally gifted—at bringing about the apocalypse.

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