Tag: The Omen
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The Most Satanic Film of All Time Preys on Our Deepest Fears
While it’s hard to pin down a singular “golden period” in the history of Hollywood cinema, the 1970s were certainly responsible for many of the classic horror films often cited as being influential today. The rise of the “New Hollywood” era allowed a younger generation of filmmakers, international auteurs, and maverick independent directors reach a…
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Which Slasher Killer Has the Most Kills?
In the 1970s and ’80s horror went from being a niche genre enjoyed by a select audience to a pop culture sensation. Suddenly, horror wasn’t something to be ashamed of. It’s what everyone was going to the movies for. It started with films like The Exorcist and The Omen before a new subgenre took over:…
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This Horror Movie Kid Makes Damien From ‘The Omen’ Look Like a Boy Scout
We get it that kids aren’t always thrilled about a new woman coming in to replace their mother. The list of evil stepmother movies is longer than your arm. But this is not one of those films. 2019’s The Lodge stars Riley Keough in a horrific tale of gaslighting turned deadly. And the one doing…
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This Film Set Was So Cursed, the Movie Never Got Made
The notion of a film, or an entire franchise for that matter, being cursed isn’t a wholly rare phenomenon. From The Exorcist to Poltergeist and The Omen to The Crow, numerous productions have had the misfortune of being associated with such a spooky label. But regardless of whether the aforementioned films were affected by some…
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Richard Donner Didn’t Want To Approach The Omen As A Horror Film
If a script involves the antichrist, gruesome deaths, and one spiraling towards insanity as they question whether or not their child is evil, it’s safe to conclude the film can be categorized as horror. However, director Richard Donner took a delicate approach when he asked renowned actor Gregory Peck to be a lead role in…
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‘Orphan: First Kill’ Review: The Return of Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther, the Pretend Child Psycho, in an Even More Preposterous Prequel
Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman), the demon child of the 2009 horror thriller “Orphan,” was a 9-year-old psycho freak who dressed like a frumpy Victorian doll and spoke in a Russian accent, which upped the ante on her malevolence by making her seem not just a junior devil but a junior devil from the land of Putin.…
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David Warner: a fiercely charismatic actor who raised the Iq of his movies
From Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment to one of movie history’s most shocking death scenes, Warner’s classical training, style and fine voice gave character to any roleDavid Warner dies aged 80David Warner: a life in picturesDavid Warner was a distinguished English Shakespearean actor, in fact one of the great stage Hamlets of his generation…
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David Warner: a look back at the actor’s most memorable performances – video obituary
The veteran British actor has died aged 80. The BBC reported that Warner died from ‘a cancer-related illness’ and that his family confirmed the news ‘with an overwhelmingly heavy heart’. Here is a look back at some of his most memorable performances, including roles in Titanic, Time Bandits and The OmenVeteran British actor David Warner, star…
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Horror Movie Child Stars You Wouldn’t Recognize Today
Children are often used to great effect in horror movies. When they’re potential victims, they can really get the audience invested in the story as no one wants to see harm come to something so harmless. Likewise, children can make perfect monsters because who would expect an innocent little kid to be the personification of…
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Star Wars Bits: Alan Ladd Jr., Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Crimson Reign, The Mandalorian, And More!
In this edition of Star Wars Bits:Alan Ladd Jr. Passes Away at 84 “Andor” Adds Rosalind Halstead and David Hayman Qui-Gon Jinn to Appear in “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Marvel’s Upcoming “Star Wars” Comics And More!Legendary film executive and producer Alan Ladd Jr. passed away on March 2 at the age of 84. Ladd — or Laddie,…