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Damien Thorn costume

Damien Thorn

The Omen (1976)

The lore

A five-year-old adopted by a US ambassador who turns out to be the Antichrist. Everyone around him meets a grisly end.

The look

  • School uniform
  • Tricycle
  • “666” mark on scalp

Behind the screams

Jerry Goldsmith won his only Oscar for the score. The 666 birthmark is one of horror’s most famous details.

Credits

Created by
David Seltzer (writer)
Richard Donner (director)
Brought to life by
Harvey Stephens