The Omen Collection

Starring:Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw, Harvey Stephens (II), Patrick Troughton, Martin Benson, Robert Rietty, Tommy Duggan, John Stride, Anthony Nicholls, Holly Palance, Roy Boyd, Freda Dowie, Sheila Raynor, Robert MacLeod, Bruce Boa, Don Fellows, Patrick McAlinney, Dawn Perllman
Director: Richard Donner, Mike Hodges, Don Taylor
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Product Type: DVD

Description

Episode Description: Disc 1: OMEN (2006) Disc 2 and 3: THE OMEN COLLECTOR'S EDITION Disc 4: OMEN II: DAMIEN Disc 5: OMEN III: THE FINAL CONFLICT Disc 6: OMEN IV: THE AWAKENING

Customer Reviews:

OMEN.......2007-05-06

I purchased this set of films for my husband's collection. He loves to watch the old movies over and over. Most of his were on VHS so he is replacing them with DVDs.

Best Movies Ever........2007-02-18

I am a classic omen fan. These movies are a must have for any true fan.

A Must Have Collection for Horror Fans!.......2007-02-09

It's great when they package a series of films and this is no exception and that's why I gave it four stars even though each film itself is of different quality; therefore, I gave my ratings below for each individual film. These were all mostly chilling films and they do what sequels are supposed to do and that is continue a storyline and not keep repeating the original. Here is my take on each film:

Omen (1976) ***** - Still one of my all time favorite films horror or not. The Academy Award-winning score by Jerry Goldsmith is still very haunting as is the rest of this film. Time has not altered the effectiveness of this great chiller which is enhance by great acting, notably by Greg Peck and Lee Remick, direction and cinematography. Nothing shows age with this film.

Omen (2006) *** - An unnecessary remake, but a decent one all the same with a good cast. It does lack the haunting images and feel of the original and probably a good example of leave well enough alone.

Omen II (1978) ***1/2 - A well-crafted sequel that cleverly continues the story which is what a sequel should do. Damien is growing up and learning of his heritage, power, and potential future and unexpectedly struggles with this much like any teen-ager growing up. The storyline is very convincingly continued here. It's not nearly as haunting and chilling as the original, but it does stand well up against it. Superior acting and an intelligent script save this film from being a typical sequel. While it is predicatable most of the time, the director keeps things moving swiftly. Good popcorn fun, but with a little more substance than most of its genre.

Omen III (1981) **** - The world is introduced to Damien, now an adult and seeking world domination through his company and followers, and we as an audience are introduced to a great actor, Sam Neil (Jurassic Park), in his first starring role. I was greatly impressed with this sequel and Neil's powerful performance filled with chilling charm and menacing arrogance. This film got under my skin more the Omen II, but still less so than the original film. My major criticism with this film is the ending which has several VERY long passages to read at the end in a font and size that is difficult to read. Thank God for the freeze frame function. Live audiences must have went nuts trying to read this in the theater and if they missed it, they'd have to stay to see it again to read faster. Overall, it was a very effective conclusion to the Omen series.

Omen IV (1991) **1/2 - Hey, didn't I just say conclusion in the last review? Well, sort of. This "sequel" is entertaining to a degree, but it does what all too many sequels tend to do and that is rehash the original and contradict it as well (much like "The Grudge 2"). This film is one of those it's so bad it's kind of good (but not that good). This is an example of Hollywood trying to save a money-making franchise, but they are fresh out of good ideas to continue the storyline. Heck, after killing Satan's son in Omen III, that kind of closed the door on things --duh! It's an oddball film that is mildly entertaining, but very pale in comparison to the series' prior efforts.

This whole collection is well worth owning. I can't imagine any horror fans letting this series slip by them.

OMEN COLLECTION.......2007-01-12

WHAT AN AWESOME SET TO ADD TO YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION!!TRUE HORROR AT ITS FINEST...BETTER THAN SOME HORROR FILMS WE GET NOWADAYS!!PREDICTABLE A LITTLE BUT NOTHING LIKE A GOOD MADE MOVIE SET.MOVIES MADE LATELY JUST DON'T HAVE WHAT IT TAKES..SEE WHERE DAMIEN TAKES YOU AND MAKE YOU FEEL SO VULNERABLE AND NIEVE TO SOCIETY TODAY

The Omen Collection.......2007-01-10

I believe this is a great collection for a great price.The delivery time was also great.Amazon I have nothing bad to say about this collection,I recomend it to everyone that reads this.To be able to watch the segments back to back is real exceptional piece of work.

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Why is this box set now so cheap?
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It goes downhill after the first one...

The Omen Collection
Starring: Gregory Peck , Lee Remick , David Warner , Billie Whitelaw , and Harvey Stephens (II)
Director: Richard Donner , Mike Hodges , and Don Taylor
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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Release Date: 2001-09-04

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The son of Satan has come and he will rise to power in an attempt to take over the world. Includes all four films in the horrifying film series: "The Omen" (1976, 111 min.), "Damien: Omen 2" (1978, 107 min.), "Omen 3: The Final Conflict" (1981, 108 min.) and the made-for-television "Omen 4: The Awakening" (1991, 97 min.).

Customer Reviews:

Why so much?.......2006-06-24

Why are people selling their box sets for $169? I've seen web sites where you can buy a new box set for like 50.

Ah, Sweet films!.......2006-05-27

Every film of this series from the first to the last is the best films made in existence. Ignore all who say otherwise, because they don't know good films when they see them! The music from these films is what is great for the Opera House. Yes, the music from these films is far, far better than those of Verdi, and Puccini.

Why is this box set now so cheap?.......2005-12-01

Why is this cheap now?

Is there a deluxe set coming out in 2006 to tie up with the new movie?

thanks.......2005-10-27

Great product at a great price. It's cheaper to buy these movies than to copy them,print jackets and buy cases. Thanks again amazon

It goes downhill after the first one..........2005-10-22

In general, it was a good idea to put all 4 'Omen' movies in one collection. I got this at MediaPlay, I have been wanting it for a while. The first 'Omen' is so good! With the music, those scary looks from the little boy, and the shocks of who is pro-Antichrist and who is pro-Jesus, so to speak. The acting is really good, especially the scene when the family is going to church for the wedding. There is a scene where the Mom falls to the floor from a high-up landing which was smartly thought out on how to do it without actually having her fall from too high up. That's where the good stuff ends, with the end of the first movie. The other 3 kinda suck. 'Omen 2' is not as good. There are still the shocks of who is pro-Antichrist and pro-Jesus, but that's it. Damien is older, but not scary, he seems weak. The back says something about him wanting to take over the family buisness, which is sort of a lie, he never really says he wants it, he just kind of kills people. The third one stars Sam Neil, from 'Jurassic Park' fame. SPOILER ALERT: Why did he die? He wasn't stabbed with all the daggers in a cross fashion. [...] . END OF SPOILER ALERT. Sam Neil is actually kind of creepy. The ending is cheesy. The fourth, and final, is a little different. This time, it's a little girl who is the Antichrist. This movie coulda been scary, but it wasn't. The ending makes it seem a little unresolved, which made me think there was gonna be a 5th.

The Omen Collection DVD Boxset (The Omen, Damien: Omen II, Omen III, Omen IV)

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CALLING ALL FANS OF "THE OMEN"...

The Omen Collection DVD Boxset (The Omen, Damien: Omen II, Omen III, Omen IV)
Director: Dominique Othenin-Girard , Don Taylor , Graham Baker , Jorge Montesi , and Richard Donner
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Movie description Includes the entire OMEN saga. In the original film a wealthy diplomat learns that his adopted son, Damien, may be the son of Satan, plus three sequels in which the forces of good and evil contend for rule of the world. The DVD release of OMEN IV: THE AWAKENING is only available in this box set. Credits Cast: Asia Vieira, Gregory Peck, Lance Henriksen, Lee Grant, Lee Remick, Sam Neill, William Holden Details Edition: Special Edition Box Set Notes DVD Features: Notes: OMEN IV: THE AWAKENING Exclusive to this DVD Boxed set Region 1 Boxed Set Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35 Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Single Side - Single Layer Audio: Dolby Digital 4.0 - English Dolby Surround - English Dolby Digital Stereo - English Dolby Digital Mono - English Dolby Digital Stereo - French Dolby Digital Mono - French Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Richard Donner - Director, Stuart Baird 2. Harvey Bernhard - Producer 3. Graham Baker - Director Documentary - 1. 666: THE OMEN REVEALED Short - 1. CURSE OR CONSEQUENCE Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailers Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access

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CALLING ALL FANS OF "THE OMEN"..........2006-09-27

This collection is one that all those who love gothic style thrillers will enjoy. It features the nineteen seventy six blockbuster, "The Omen" and all its progeny.

THE OMEN - ***** STARS

This is the jewel in this collection. It is a first class, gothic thriller with an outstanding cast, a riveting story line, and a musical score that will make the viewer want to sleep with the lights on! A first rate film, it had audiences riveted to the screen when it was first released and has withstood the test of time, as it is as gripping today, as when it was first released.

David Seltzer wrote a terrific screenplay in which an older, affluent, and socially prominent couple, Kathy and Robert Thorn (Lee Remick and Gregory Peck), have a baby, whom they name Damien. The baby turns out to be the Anti-Christ, who ends up causing a lot of trouble. This first class production, which is deftly directed by Richard Donner, is played with straightforward sincerity by its outstanding cast. The casting of Gregory Peck and Lee Remick was pure genius, as their distinguished reputations infused the movie with a believability not thought possible, given the theme of the script. Playing it straight, as a couple caught in a vortex of events over which they have little control, they sweep the viewer along with them. Supported by a fine cast, there are notable performances given by Billie Whitelaw, as the nanny with a mission, David Warner, as the photographer who begins to notice that something odd seems to be going on, and Harvey Stephens, as Damien, whose angelic countenance belies his satanic nature.

This is a riveting, subtle film that, with a few well planned, shocking moments, and an effectively creepy musical score that builds suspense to a crescendo, manages to thoroughly engage the viewer. If one is looking for a blood and gore fest, there is really none of that here. Instead, look to be scared out of the seat of your pants by a superb script, wonderful acting, deft direction, and a musical score that will long linger in one's memory. It is little wonder that Jerry Goldsmith, the composer of the original score for The Omen, won an Academy Award for his efforts.

DAMIEN: OMEN II - **** STARS

This sequel, released two years after the blockbuster success of "The Omen", is itself a stylish thriller. Featuring an excellent cast, it attempts to continue the momentum of the original. While having some shortcomings, the film, nonetheless, manages to entertain and shock. This is due in large part to its excellent cast and another chilling musical score by Jerry Goldsmith that is used to great effect.

This film continues the story begun in "The Omen". The Antichrist, Damien (Jonathan Scott Taylor), is here on earth and is now twelve, a little older and a little wiser to his true nature. Damien is being raised by his uncle, Richard Thorn (William Holden) and his second wife, Ann (Lee Grant).

William Holden and Lee Grant are terrific. With straightforward, sincere portrayals, they are the linchpins of this movie. Jonathan Scott Taylor is good as Damien but not particularly charismatic. Well nuanced performances are given by Richard Foxworth and Lance Hendriksen, Damien's earthly sentinels. Old timer Lew Ayres is wonderful as the ethical business man, and Sylvia Sidney is terrific as the aunt who knows that there is something wrong with Damien. Lucas Donat is excellent as Damien's cousin Mark.

There is a surprising twist at the end of this film, that is sure to catch the viewer unawares. Still, that is not enough to make this sequel comparable to the original. It lacks the subtlety and deft direction of "The Omen". While the director, Don Taylor, does a competent job of directing this sequel, some of the scenes are heavy handed, giving in to special effects that detract from the film, rather than enhance it. The opening scene is a prime example of gratuitous excess. Less is sometimes more, something that the director, Don Taylor, should remember.

OMEN III: THE FINAL CONFLICT - *** STARS

This 1981 film is the second sequel to the oustanding, 1976 gothic thriller "The Omen". The Antichrist, Damien Thorn (Sam Neill), is now all grown up and, having inherited the entire Thorn family mega fortune, is now in the process of fulfilling both his destiny and a biblical prophecy of calamitous proportions. Unfortunately for him, however, his very existence is in jeopardy, as the second coming of Christ appears imminent.

Damien is kept busy in this film. As Ambassador to England, as well as spiritual leader to a denizen of devil worshippers, he is the target of an assassination plot by a group of priests led by Father DeCarlo (Rossano Brazzi). Damien keeps busy thwarting his would be assassins, usually by consigning them to a brutal demise. He also carries on a romance that ends badly. Damien is very much aware of who he is and where his destiny lies.

This is a relatively well acted film that suffers from a somewhat weak script. Sam Neill is well cast as the grownup Damien, giving a powerful performance. Rossano Brazzi is excellent as Father DeCarlo, the priest determined to end the stranglehold that the Antichrist has on the world. Composer Jerry Goldsmith contributes to the gothic atmosphere of the film with his chillingly creepy, musical score, just as he did in "The Omen" and in the first sequel. Due to its weak script, however, the film pales in comparison to its predecessors.

OMEN IV: THE AWAKENING - ** STARS

This 1991 made for television movie was certainly trying to capitalize on the popularity of the 1976 blockbuster film "The Omen" and the two sequels it spawned. It is not really a sequel. It tries to update the original story. This time the Anti-Christ a girl named Delia.

Unfortunately, the reality is that this film ends up being nothing like the original film upon which it is based. The plot becomes convoluted and ridiculous. In updating the story line, the writer brought in some new age gobbledegook that goes nowhere. The story, which starts out promisingly enough, degenerates into total absurdity and becomes unbelievable and downright laughable. Unlike the original, which was believable because of the subtlety that was employed through its straightforward presentation and deft direction, this film is anything but. Ham handedly directed and with a poor script with which to work, the actors cast never even had a chance. Consider this film just to be a bonus feature of this collection. I did not include it in the overall rating I awarded this set.

Only "The Omen" DVD iS the only DVD in the set that can be said to be a loaded DVD with a lot of interesting features. It provides a forty six minute documetary on the making of the film, which is quite interesting, as well as a director's commentary. There is a also an intriguing, six minute short on some of the pitfalls that beset the cast and crew during the filming of the movie. The composer also has a small segment of his own. The DVD for "Damien: Omen II" features a comentary by producer Harvey Bernhard, while the DVD for "Omen III: The Final Conflict" has a commentary by the director Graham Baker. All four DVDs provide clarity of picure and sound, theatrical trailers, and subtitles in English and Spanish.

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