The horror film The Omen, directed by Richard Donner and starring Gregory Peck, was released in the United States.
Over the years, The Omen gained a cult following and became one of the most iconic horror films of the 1970s.
A remake of the original 1976 film, also titled The Omen, was released, introducing the story to a new generation.
Robert Thorn and his wife Katherine adopt a child after their own baby is stillborn in Rome.
Robert adopts Damien, the child of an unknown woman who died at birth, without telling Katherine the truth.
Damien is born and immediately adopted by the Thorns; however, Damien is actually the Antichrist.
As a young child, Damien exhibits disturbing behavior and supernatural phenomena begin occurring around him.
Father Brennan informs Robert Thorn that Damien is the Antichrist and tries to warn him to get rid of the child.
Father Brennan dies in a freak accident, which is implied to be caused by supernatural forces protecting Damien.
The Thorns' nanny is killed when she is impaled by a falling scythe, another ominous event.
Robert Thorn begins uncovering the true identity of Damien and the sinister forces surrounding him.
Robert realizes Damien is the Antichrist and tries to stop him, resulting in a dramatic confrontation.
Robert dies after being fatally wounded while trying to kill Damien and protect his wife and others.
