The Omen
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The Omen
Summary
The Omen is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,832 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- The Omen received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[3].
- The Omen's instance of is recorded as film[4].
- The Omen was directed by Richard Donner[5].
- David Seltzer wrote the screenplay for The Omen[6].
- The Omen's composer is recorded as Jerry Goldsmith[7].
- The Omen's genre is horror film[8].
- The Omen's genre is mystery film[9].
- The Omen's genre is thriller film[10].
- The Omen's genre is Satanic film[11].
- The Omen followed The First Omen[12].
- The Omen was followed by Damien: Omen II[13].
- A cast member of The Omen was Gregory Peck[14].
- A cast member of The Omen was Lee Remick[15].
- A cast member of The Omen was David Warner[16].
- A cast member of The Omen was Billie Whitelaw[17].
- A cast member of The Omen was Harvey Spencer Stephens[18].
- A cast member of The Omen was Patrick Troughton[19].
- A cast member of The Omen was Robert Riettii[20].
- A cast member of The Omen was Nicholas Campbell[21].
- A cast member of The Omen was Leo McKern[22].
- A cast member of The Omen was Martin Benson[23].
- A cast member of The Omen was John Stride[24].
- A cast member of The Omen was Freda Dowie[25].
- A cast member of The Omen was Tommy Duggan[26].
- A cast member of The Omen was Harvey Bernhard[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Release type: Album[28]
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Secondary type(s): Soundtrack[29]
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First release date: 1976[30]
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Genre(s): classical, electronic, rock[31]
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Community tags: academy award winner, classical, electronic, rock[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: ec674697-a2c0-3c58-865f-a39d800a587b[33]
Body
Authorship and Creation
The Omen was produced by Harvey Bernhard[34]. It was directed by Richard Donner[5]. David Seltzer wrote the screenplay for it[6]. Cast members include Gregory Peck[14], Lee Remick[15], David Warner[16], Billie Whitelaw[17], Harvey Spencer Stephens[18], and Patrick Troughton[19].
Publication
Publication dates include June 6, 1976[35], June 25, 1976[36], and September 25, 1976[37]. The original language of The Omen was English[38]. Genres include horror film[8], mystery film[9], thriller film[10], and Satanic film[11]. Its part of the series is recorded as it[39]. It was distributed by video on demand[40].
Subject and Themes
Main subjects include supernatural[41], Antichrist[42], parenthood[43], destiny[44], parent–child relationship[45], and adoption[46]. The Omen's part of the series is recorded as it[39].
Reception
The Omen received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[3]. Reviews include 7.3/10[47], 85%[48], 62/100[49], and 7.5/10[50].
Adaptations and Inspiration
The Omen followed The First Omen[12]. It was followed by Damien: Omen II[13].
Why It Matters
The Omen ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,832 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] It is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
What awards did The Omen receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Score[3].