Such a great classic in horror. My 2nd time reading it and having a slightly different filter now that I have kids and just more exposure to things. Good stuff! ( )

This is one of the best horror movies I ever watched. Story of birth of evil, Jesus' antithesis and it's placement into rich and influential family of ambassador Thorn is blood curling and terrifying from the start to the end. So when I came across the novel I had to pick it up.

Depiction of infiltration of evil into human society and protection provided to the creature by various daemons draws parallels to Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin. But here it makes more sense because level of placement is very important. Here Damien is placed within a powerful and rich family from the very start. From this high level he is able to continue with his dark tasks.

Book is basically novelization of the movie (author was also scenario writer for the movie) and it is one of the better ones, I might even say on the level of Odyssey 2001 novelization.

Pace is fast and there is no padding, every word, every page plays a part in the story. Once you start reading it you wont be able to stop until the very end.

All the major plot elements from the movie are present and expanded. Only difference is that some names are changed (Thorn is named Jeremy here, but in movie his name is Robert if I remember correctly).

Ending must be the most terrifying ending ever, on screen or off screen.

Excellent horror thriller. Highly recommended. ( )

Enjoyably Good ( )

I watched the movie 'The Omen' a couple of times. It is one of my favourite 70's religious horror movies.

I agree with some of the reviews - it doesn't add much to the plot, yet it does expand on certain scenes. The zoo scene was an interesting extension and the back story of the Priest who saw the light and wanted to help Mr Thorn.

This novel is still one of the better movie novelizations out there . . . but if you are not into religious horror: please skip this.

I enjoyed the pacing and how it led to the events of the ending (as in the movie). I also find the toilet paper a bit weird, but I have a small theory about this: It is a Demon Dog possessing a human, and that is why she goes to the forest. ( )

After reading other books about evil children....We need to talk about Kevin and Baby teeth...... I decided to stick with this storyline and revisit this horror classic.

It's been since I've read this book, but I've seen the movie, and the remakes, multiple times. It was still nostalgic and enjoyable read.....a timeless horror classic. It's never any less scary!! ( )