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The satanic classic that made horror respectable
Face the embodiment of ultimate evil with our Ultimate Guide to The Omen. Half a century after Damien Thorn first toddled into the lives of an unsuspecting ambassador and his wife, Richard Donner’s tale of the Antichrist raised in a loving home remains one of the most haunting and unsettling films ever made. Our lavish full-colour magazine is the perfect companion to another journey into its world of satanic conspiracy.
Richly designed and packed with beautifully restored images from the film, this guide explores The Omen‘s development, its shocking set pieces and the undisputed place it holds in cinema’s pantheon. It’s the stylish, collectable companion to a horror film that took its subject – and its audience – seriously, and was rewarded with enduring, unforgettable power.
The film they called cursed
Few horror films carry a legend like this one. Beyond the screen, The Omen gathered a reputation as a genuinely “cursed” production – a run of grim real-life coincidences during and after filming that has trailed the film for fifty years and become part of its mystique. Inside the guide, we separate the folklore from the facts and tell the story of how a serious, intelligent horror film became a phenomenon.
Expert articles on the making of the film
This guide features a series of engaging, professionally written articles that examine how the movie was made. You’ll follow the film from David Seltzer’s provocative screenplay through producer Harvey Bernhard and director Richard Donner’s realisation of it, exploring the evolution of the story, its themes, its cultural context and its long legacy of sequels and remakes. A wealth of trivia and insight throughout enriches every viewing.
Meet the cast and crew
Beyond the film itself, the guide explores the lives and careers of the people who made it. Informative biography features introduce stars Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Billie Whitelaw, David Warner and Patrick Troughton – not to mention Harvey Stephens, whose Damien gave the world one of cinema’s all-time creepy kids – alongside director Richard Donner, writer David Seltzer and composer Jerry Goldsmith. It’s the perfect way to deepen your appreciation of a film that rewards a closer look.
Luxury production values, page after page
Presented in A4 format (210mm x 297mm), this guide has a sturdy outer cover with a luxurious gloss lamination, while the inner pages are printed on fine silk stock that gives each word and image a subtle sheen. The clean, timeless design takes its cue from the film’s stark imagery, and our full-colour print processes give even the black-and-white stills a striking punch that ordinary monochrome printing simply can’t match.
A must-have for every horror collector
No fan of The Omen should be without our Ultimate Guide. Whether you’re revisiting a lifelong favourite or discovering Damien for the first time, it’s an essential and endlessly re-readable addition to any horror collection – and another must-have from Classic Monsters.
- 36 pages
- A4 (210mm x 297mm)
- Full colour throughout
- Luxury gloss laminated cover
- Printed on fine silk stock paper
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Read more on this film in our The Omen encyclopaedia entry.
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Received my copy of “The Omen” It was good to re-affirm my knowledge of this film. As always, the text written is flawless. We started with “Famous Monsters of Filmland” and continue with “Classsic Monsters!