The horror film Damien: Omen II, a sequel to The Omen (1976), was released to theaters.
Casting for the main roles in Damien: Omen II was completed, including Jonathan Scott-Taylor as Damien Thorn.
Damien Thorn is born to Richard and Ann Thorn after being adopted; he is the Antichrist's next incarnation.
Damien spends his early childhood years in an orphanage, unaware of his true identity and destiny as the Antichrist.
Damien is adopted by his biological parents Richard and Ann Thorn, and they take him onto their estate in the United States.
As a teenager, Damien is sent to a military academy where strange and sinister events start occurring around him.
Several students and staff members at the academy die under mysterious and violent circumstances, often coinciding with Damien's presence.
Damien discovers through various clues and supernatural events that he is the Antichrist and that his reign is prophesied to begin soon.
Ann Thorn learns the truth about Damien and is killed in a suspicious accident, indicating sinister forces protecting Damien.
Various characters attempt to kill Damien to prevent the prophecy, but all attempts fail due to supernatural interventions.
Damien survives all threats and begins to prepare for taking a prominent leadership role, embracing his identity as the Antichrist.
