This wasn't as good as Richard Donner's superb original, but it's a solid sequel. It lacks the unique sense of despair and menace of one's own child perhaps being the Antichrist, and the suspense is neither as taut nor as skillfully handled, but there are some great death scene set-pieces here, and it's not as bad as horror fans would let you think it is. I have a special place in my heart for the religious…
The first time was only a warning.
Since the sudden and suspicious deaths of his parents, young Damien has been in the charge of his wealthy aunt and uncle and enrolled in a military school. Widely feared to be the Antichrist, he relentlessly plots to seize control of his uncle's business empire — and the world.
Top Cast
William Holden
Richard Thorn
Lee Grant
Ann Thorn
Jonathan Scott-Taylor
Damien Thorn
Robert Foxworth
Paul Buher
Nicholas Pryor
Charles Warren
Lew Ayres
Bill Atherton
Sylvia Sidney
Aunt Marion
Lance Henriksen
Sergeant Neff
Lucas Donat
Mark Thorn
Elizabeth Shepherd
Joan Hart
Ian Hendry
Michael Morgan (uncredited)
Leo McKern
Carl Bugenhagen (uncredited)
Allan Arbus
Pasarian
Fritz Ford
Murray
Meshach Taylor
Dr Kane
John J. Newcombe
Teddy
Reviews
Actually not half bad and kind of enjoyed this one a bit more than the first film. Still not great but had its moments, mainly seeing Damien come to realization of who he is and coming to accept it. **3.25/5**
Following from the really enjoyable "Omen" from three years earlier, our eponymous antichrist (Jonathan Scott-Taylor) is now in his teens, and together with his cousin "Mark" (Lucas Donat) attends a military academy whilst under the care of his uncle "Richard" (William Holden) and aunt "Ann" (Lee Grant). I think the problem with this follow up is that having already been exposed to the style of horror this offers:…
FAQ about Damien - Omen II
What is Damien - Omen II about?
Since the sudden and suspicious deaths of his parents, young Damien has been in the charge of his wealthy aunt and uncle and enrolled in a military school. Widely feared to be the Antichrist, he relentlessly plots to seize control of his uncle's business empire — and the world.
When was Damien - Omen II released?
Damien - Omen II was released in 1978.
What genres does Damien - Omen II belong to?
Damien - Omen II is categorised as Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in Damien - Omen II?
The cast of Damien - Omen II includes William Holden, Lee Grant, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Robert Foxworth, Nicholas Pryor.