Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Omen as it turns 50… Religious horror is a subgenre that is not meant for weak minded viewers. From the get-go you are drawn into an unholy world of profanity and darkness that challenges your very beliefs. Over the years different filmmakers have given us many unforgettable religious […]
October Horrors 2020 – The Omen (1976)
The Omen, 1976. Directed by Richard Donner Starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Spencer Stevens, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw and Patrick Troughton. SYNOPSIS: After the sudden death of his newborn child, American diplomat Robert Thorn, unbeknownst to his wife, adopts an orphaned infant whom they name Damien. As the child grows up, a series of […]
R.I.P. Billie Whitelaw (1932 – 2014)
Acclaimed British actress Billie Whitelaw has passed away yesterday aged 82, it has abeen announced. Whitelaw was best known for her role as Mrs. Blaylock in the horror classic The Omen, as well as her regular collaborations with playwright Samuel Beckett. Born in Coventry in 1932, Whitelaw trained at RADA before making her stage debut […]
