The Omen: Special Edition
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ASPECT RATIO(S)
16x9 Widescreen (2.35:1)
SOUND MIX
FEATURES
STUDIO
RECOMMENDATION
Dolby Surround 2.0
- 666: The Omen Revealed ��Documentary
- Audio Commentary by Richard ��Donner and Stuart Baird
- Comments from Jerry Goldsmith
- Curse or Coincidence Short
- Theatrical Trailer
20th Century Fox
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Gregory Peck and Lee Remick have unknowingly adopted the antichrist, who has taken the form of a small child named Damien. When freakish things begin to happen, Peck realizes something is wrong. With the help of a photographer (Warner), the two go on a journey to find the truth about Damien and how to stop him. Lots of chilling suspense throughout, though the pacing is a bit on the slow side. Jerry Goldsmith's eerie score netted him an Oscar. Scary, but never gory. A favorite during the Halloween season.
Features
This special edition dvd from Fox has a brand new documentary, which runs about 45 minutes. It offers lots of insight on various aspects of the film and is very informative. There's also a commentary by Donner and editor Stuart Baird. The menus, although a tad on the spoilish side, are nicely designed. Pretty good package.
Audio
The dvd includes the original mono soundtrack and a "newly mixed stereo" track. Neither are particulary strong and I found myself turning the volume in between the talking and the score. The surrounds and bass have the night off.
Video
A new 16x9 transfer makes this film very watchable. There's still some clutter in the darker scenes and some dirt starts to show up near the end, but in all this is a good enhanced transfer. 70s films were never that flashy and this certainly isn't breaking the rules. Won't hurt your eyes though.
Overall
This should definitely be in the video collection, especially during the Halloween season. Not gory, but it should send chills down your spine or at least make you leave the lights on for a few hours. Recommended.