The Omen Movies: Classic Trilogy
The classic trilogy that established the Omen legacy, following Damien Thorn's complete journey from an innocent-seeming child to the fully realized Antichrist. These three films form a great narrative arc chronicling his growing awareness of his true nature and his path toward global domination.
This watch order focuses purely on the original vision and avoids both the remake and prequel, delivering the pure 1970s-80s supernatural horror experience that made this franchise a classic.
There are 2 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
The Omen
A US diplomat and his wife unknowingly adopt the Antichrist after losing their own child, as mysterious and deadly events begin to unfold around their new son Damien.
Damien: Omen II
Young Damien, now in the care of his wealthy relatives and attending military school, begins to discover his true demonic nature. As those around him start to realize he may be the Antichrist, Damien sets his sights on gaining control of his family's business empire.
The Final Conflict
In this third installment of The Omen series, the adult Damien Thorn has risen to become U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom while secretly working to fulfill his destiny as the Antichrist. As biblical prophecies unfold and the second coming approaches, Damien faces the ultimate confrontation between good and evil.
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