The nanny's suicide is one of the most shocking horror movie moments.

The dude had *PLENTY* of time to jump out of the way from that spear 🤦‍♂️

I just found out Gregory Peck' s son had committed suicide shortly before the movie was made and he kept his commitment, hoping work would help him get through his grief I can't imagine what it must have been like for him to film the final scene.

The thing I love most about the omen is that it’s more about the horror of deciding to murder a child rather than the fright of a potential antichrist. It’s a slow descent into possible madness

This was part of the “Evil Child” era of horror. Rosemary’s Baby, The Exorcist, Halloween, It’s Alive, etc.

70's horror is, to me, the most disturbing.

I remember that narrator who did most of the movie trailers back then, he was cool. I miss the feel of those trailers.

One scene that always sent a chill up my spine was when Mrs. Baylock came to kill Katherine, the look of utter terror on Katherine's face felt so real.

This score gave me nightmares as a kid

We need to talk about rosemary’s baby 🔥🙏🏽

Mark Gatiss in "A History of Horror" asked David Warner what happened to his severed head. Warner's response? "I lost it in the divorce".

The shot of the mother hitting the floor is genius!

I’m perplexed Chris hasn’t reviewed El Camino yet

The Omen a classic will never be topped

This was the first horror film I ever saw as a kid and it's remained one of my favourite horror films of all time.

David Warner was awesome in this. Underrated actor

I always found The Omen way scarier than The Exorcist. To each their own.

Talking about the sountrack, Ave Satani's theme is truly terrifying.

I like both this and Rosemary's Baby more than the Exorcist.

This movie deeply affected me when I watched it. There are so many moments from the film that I clearly remember more than 40 years later. It was also the first time I'd scene David Warner in anything and I really liked him. His character's death really bothered me.

I always thought this film was so so so underrated..... in that even the few all horror all the time you tube channels or Jeremy even never lists this as one of the top to better horror films, so was nice to see you Chris talk about your like, love and respect of the movie.

The background history of The Omen is interesting

It’s all for you Chris stuckamnn.

I remember watching this movie when I was 8 or 9 - at my first sleepover. Needless to say, no one slept and I didn't do another sleepover for YEARS. The Steam death was the one that got me the most. 😱

I saw this movie when it was first released at the age of six; taken by my irresponsible father. Suffice to say it scared the living shit out of me, borderline.. Thanks dad..

I don't watch as often as I used to - but this is one of your better reviews... incorporating actual clips/music to back up your points always results in a stronger video. Love the reviews of classics :-)

Who could forgot the theme song for this movie... It's haunting, like demon chanting... Move aside Tubular Bells!

On the score... (spoilers here, obviously...) * * * * The scene where Lee Remick dies (which is nightmarish because she's literally restrained in the most bizarre way) gives me chills - almost throwbacks to some of the better moments from "Psycho". The scene is slow and tense, with Billie Whitelaw's nightmarish face slowly coming towards the camera out of the darkness (what a great villain portrayal, by the way - it's not even that she's got a complex motivation or anything, it's just her whole demeanour and the fact that she's apparently subservient while always remaining in complete control of any situation.) And then you've got the almost shower-scene esque violin shrieks and choir accompanying it. It's like some particularly vivid nightmare where you're in a state of utter panic but can't move or do anything to avert the situation you're dreaming about. That's what probably describes the score best - nightmarish, in a very literal sense. Also there's a particularly subtle throwback to this movie in "Scream 2", which features an uncredited cameo by David Warner as Sydney's drama professor.

I would love to know your opinion about The Omen sequels.

One of my favourite horror movies ever!!! 👹

"Its all for You Damien!" FUCKED ME UP. I saw it as a kid thanks to my dad not telling me to leave the room when I walked in watching this.

Bastards, they impaled Doctor Who.

I also love the fact that Damien himself never does anything evil.

It's like studios today forgot how to make horror.

This movie scared me shitless when I was a young boy. I should rewatch it again to see if it still holds up.

Please review Don’t Look Now with Donald Sutherland, great 70’s British horror/thriller.

I love that you’re doing these classics, and can’t wait to see what you review next. However, I hope you get a chance to see The Lighthouse. It looks absolutely incredible and would love to hear your thoughts on it. Don’t wanna interrupt a schedule you might have of these reviews, but thought I’d bring up this movie. 😊😊

older films were generally made at a different slower pace in the 70s from what a young modern audience expects to see in much more recent years. Also that slower pace suits the material it's essential with a story like this to CARE about the characters, and that can't be rushed, Jerry Goldsmith did a superb job with the music the contrast between the...soap opera like early scenes, and the satanic choral chants that come later, just as the visuals contrast so well with each other as the film progresses.

This film effed with my head and so did "The Omen II."

I remember seeing this movie in my childhood

The sheet glass decapitation is both horrifying and hilarious. Love the way that the head rolls over and over on the glass.

Great movie! I went to see it with a friend when it was released. My friend was crying in the theatre so we were asked to leave before the end. Interesting side note, the Nanny who hung herself is Jack Palance's daughter. EDIT: Her name is Holly Palance

Love your reviews from older movies. They’re so much more informative and detailed than your regular reviews from movies that just came out.

If u think about it theres sad elements to this film, like pecks original son dying, that’s just shocking.

I caught a glimpse of Fire in the Sky in the intro. Nice! People don't talk about that movie enough.

One of my favorite horror films next to Rosemary's baby and the exorsist

I love this channel so much. Chris review all newest movies, and then BAM! some old priceless classic. How can you not love this genius man?

Chris, saying "all the good ideas have been done" is like saying "everything that can be invented has already been invented".

The Main Theme is everything.

The Omen is one of the best classics that you could watch for Halloween

Hey, Chris! Happens that my local movie-theater has an annual horror-marathon with classic films, and the Omen from 1976 happened to be this weekend's projection! I was so glad to see your newest review was for this film, it was the first time I watch this film (I saw the remake, unfortunately) and I was so excited to check on your review right after the experience. Keep them coming!

I watched this movie as a six year old who would go to church. Yup, terrifying.

As that pole javelins towards that guy, did it ever occur to him just to move out of the way.

Man, I remember going to see this in the theater as a kid. It was such good, creepy fun. "It's all for you!" is still something my friends and I will yell out to one another.

Fun fact: David Warner, the man who plays the photographer in this film, did the voice for Jon Irenicus, the primary antagonist in Baldur's Gate 2. Some 14 years later he came back to reprise his role in Baldur's Gate Siege of Dragonspear.

Cant get over how great your backround is.

It was these deaths that stuck with me even to this day.

The Omen is the first horror movie I ever saw and it inspired my life-long love of the genre. I like the entire original trilogy but particularly this first film, though Sam Neill is fantastic in "The Final Conflict". He's a sexy and charming Antichrist who's appeal is understandable rather than just seeming fanatic as it does in most films.

Watched it for the first time for my Halloween marathon, so many terrifying imagery and a memorable score.

You know what makes Chris THE BEST movie critic? It's that he can get really into the artsy films and break down the aspects of them that make them so interesting and enjoyable to watch while at the same time thoroughly enjoying straight popcorn flicks like the Marvel movies. You can tell that he has a genuine love for movies. He doesn't live in an ivory tower thinking he's above everyone else. He comes across as just an ordinary person who genuinely loves film regardless what it is. Even the movies deemed worthy of his hilariocity list.

this movie stopped me from adopting a child

Rosemary's Baby is for me still far more effective that The Omen, but both these films are far more effective than The Exorcist. Sadly both these great films had the dishonour of being remade.... very badly.

I actually think the Omen more unsettling than The Exorcist. The Exorcist is really good for about 2 thirds of the same before it goes all fantastical and loses it power, whereas the Omen never lets up.

Actually bought the soundtrack from a charity shop/thrift store about 4 months ago on CD It's amazing but I've always loved the film, the two sequels are ok.

Very happy that you finally reviewed this movie, one of my favorite horror movies!

I actually class this as the scariest film I've ever watched tbh. The graveyard scene scared me like no other.

Love the background decorations!!!

This was an excellent review as always, Chris. Now please grow your beard long. We're all waiting for it.

Chris, can you PLEASE do a review of "Parasite" when you get the chance? Hope it will be an A+!

The Suicide Hanging is one of all time favourite horror movie scenes, along with ‘River of Blood’ from The Shining

The score(music back ground) is amazing.

My day is made right when I get my upload from Chris🙌🏾

Hey Chris. When you get the chance please watch and review Parasite, directed by Bong Joon Ho. I'd love to hear your opinion on it. Thank you and have a nice day. 😃

Did anyone notice that the first death chris showed....was that the second doctor?..

The scene with Lee Remick's fall from the balcony and her subsequent fall are seared in my memory. Shocking and deeply disturbing. Unforgettable horror moments.

having nostalgia for that stuckmans 5th halloween special opening..the music/backgroud/lettering..shit was magical. find my self humming the tune lately this this month.

Possibly my favourite '70s horror film.

I’m surprised you haven’t done the 1973 Don’t Look Now

Hair in attack mode today! Keep up the fantastic work my man 👍

You deserve so many more subscribers! You are my favorite movie critic!

The omen and Halloween Are presumably my favorite horror movies to watch during the Halloween season

Great review! The Omen is easily in my top ten of all-time favorite horror films, and I agree with most of your observations about this film, especially about the score. The Omen is an example of a score that elevates a film above weaknesses in the script, poor character development, pacing issues, or any number of things that typically occur in film making. Where I disagree with your critique is that I feel the cast in this film gave it a level of class not typically seen in a horror film, and even though the attack scene with Gregory Peck may seem lacking in overall action, Billie Whitelaw as the nanny from Hell is scary in her determination to kill anyone who tries to stop the antichrist. The familiars protecting Damien, represented by Mrs. Baylock and the rottweiler add an extra layer of menace. I actually prefer this film over The Exorcist because there is an apocalyptic feel and tone to this film. Where the Exorcist is largely relegated to a single setting letting us know that evil exists in the world, The Omen lets us know that the world is about to be consumed by evil and there isn't a thing that can be done about it.

I'm happy i can see more then 2 old man talking about movies this is a great platform for you to get involved in conversation around movies it seems like movies is our future

One of your best reviews, Chris. Have you ever done the ninth gate? We liked that one back in the day

This is one of the best horrors ever made. I disagree about it not being rewatch able, the sheer tone and unique ominous ness of the fulcrum of impending doom is fascinating. You didn’t even mention the amazing scenes at the end. Some of the most affective stuff ever made.

I haven’t seen this movie in years and just talking about it scares the shit outta me ! The Omen had a few parts as well didn’t it?

One of my favorite films. That glass part was shocking but effective. Great! And that soundtrack is boss.

Some Italian priests saw a comet / star over Italy, followed a beam of light from it, which would almost certainly not have been visible to normal human optics, and located a jackal giving birth to a ' human ' entity. They actually witnessed the birth, retrieved the body of the dead jackal, and of course also secured the new born baby. In almost the same instant a line invisible to the naked eye made contact with the new born baby of Robert and Kathy Thorn, occasioning the death of that baby by an object falling and impacting the skull.

The whole trilogy is awesome... the score is outstanding. Gregory Peck is incredible... all time classic!

I don't get Chris's hype about the Exorcist to such an extent that I assume it's all nostalgia based. I saw The Omen only 2 years ago and it was more impactful than any horror movie, such as The Shining or Halloween. However it does get beat out by Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Thanks, Chris. 🐦 I just saw Palme d'Or winner PARASITE (2019) and *loved* it. I was wondering if you might see/review it?

There was a period for a few years when my favorite band would play the main theme song from The Omen before they came on stage. This was before I ever saw the movie, and when I did it was a fun revelation to find out where it came from. The last time I saw the movie it really stuck out how it could have ended differently had he just calmly driven away from his home rather than speeding past the guard house and drawing so much attention.

Hey Chris, have you ever seen The Hitcher from 1986 starring Rutger Hauer. If you haven't, it's a really good film. Just like Hellraiser, Roger Ebert hated it, but he gave The Hitcher zero stars.

Duuuuuuude, nice decoration for the set! How long did it take?

I love your Halloween specials!

I remember my dad told me that this was the creepiest movie he has ever watched and made me watch it. I was 11 and couldn't sleep for 3 days. The movie took over me

The church used for the death scene was actually in the area I grew up in London. I saw this movie at quite a young age and of course recognised it and the grounds. Made passing it by the more creepier and I certainly had a reluctance to ever wander through

I’d have to say, I love the narrators for these older films over the modern narration. The voice is so beautifully raspy.

Thank you for showing the death scenes Chris Stuckmann, thank you!

Please review The Legend of Hell House a movie in 1973 ... my favorite horror movie (it really is so good-ish) ;)