| The Omen Legacy | 
 enlarge | Director: Brent Zacky
Actors: Jack Palance, David Seltzer, Blanche Barton, Doug Posey, Robert Munger
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 103458
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 102
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 014381067927
EAN: 0014381067927
ASIN: B0000C23H5
Theatrical Release Date: October 30, 2001
Release Date: October 14, 2003
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 A dark discovery... March 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was pleasantly surprised while inspecting the special features disc on My recently-acquired Omen Collection {I-IV, special features disc, plus the 6/6/06 remake, also containing the 666 Revelations featurette with Rev. Moore}, the films which I had previously collected on VHS, but having them now on DVD is just splendid. I discovered 'The Omen Legacy' documentary included hereon, which features none other than Church of Satan Magistra Blanche Barton commenting from the Satanic perspective on the effects this series has had on culture. Most notably, when asked about the III finale {the DP}, she observes that {paraphrased} "...Well, I suppose it makes people feel better, although it seems rather contrived". Considering the herd's dualistic mentality, it seems true for this entertainment fare, although these are timelessly amusing for what they are.
The Omen Curse
In the curses and coincidences section, the legendary Omen Curse is related, recounting the strange incidents surrounding the production of these films, from a pilot who crashed his plane onto a car containing his wife and children, to two seperate planes being struck by lightning, prop malfunctions, near and fatal auto collisions which took the life of a special effects technician's girlfriend {who was decapitated}, health problems, and a constantly pervasive sensation of "evil". There were even christian nuts and weakan protestors {humorously, the latter were called "devil-worshippers" by the media!}, and the suicide of a girl who claimed influence by the movies.
Highlights
Other highlights include behind-the-scenes footage from the sets, greatest moments scenes, personal recollections and experiences, innovative special effects techniques, rare art and photography, and interviews with Magistra Blanche Barton, producers Richard Donner & Mace Neufeld, screenwriter David Seltzer, actors David Warner, Lance Henriksen, Lee Grant, Lisa Harrow, and Michael Lerner.
Also included are commentries by Catholic Priest and professor of theology Dr. Felix Just, and protestant minister Rev. Doug Posey, who relate the typical christian opinion on the antichrist mythos, claiming The Devil did not want the movie made, stating the ubiquitous "the greatest lie of The Devil is that He doesn't exist..." Well hypothetically, perhaps 'The Gentleman' DID want it made, and just utilized the propaganda to make it all even more interesting...
Throughout the conversations, Omens I -IV are covered in this documentary, as the subsequent Omen 666 had not yet been made. All this wonderful content accompanied by the brooding narration of Jack Palance creates a delightfully nefarious atmosphere framing the series nicely. Highly recommended for Omen fantoms and collectors of Church of Satan media interviews.
The Omen Legacy is so cool. March 18, 2004
8 out of 14 found this review helpful
Hello All Omen FansIf you want to know more about the four Omen films this is a must it explains much more than the four Omen dvds, it covers from the first to the tv movie and beyond. I just hope Omen 5 will be made. From a Omen fan I highly recommend this dvd.
 A pretty good documentary...... January 14, 2004
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
The Omen films have always been some of my favorite scary movies ever. This documentary goes into the movies themselves & the strange stories that happened during the filming of the movies. People who were making these films started to believe that they were cursed. While some just thought it was a hoax. Either way, it's interesting to hear how the films were made, what impact they had on the film industry, and how well they did at the box office. If you are a fan of the films at all, I recommend this DVD. It's not as good as the Alien Legacy disc, but it's still very interesting and is worth the cash.
A GREAT DOCUMENRTY October 25, 2003
6 out of 16 found this review helpful
THIS IS A GREAT DOCUMENRTY ABOUT THE OMEN MOVIES AND ALL THE WEIRD STUFF THAT HAPPENED DURING FILMING. IF YOU LOVE THE OMEN YOU WILL LOVE THIS DOCUMENTRY
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