The Omen opens across the U.S. in 1976. The supernatural thriller stars Gregory Peck and Lee Remick as the adoptive parents of the anti-Christ. The film gets mixed reviews but is a hit on its release, wins an Oscar for Best Musical Score, is followed by two sequels, and has grown in regard over time. It is featured on the American Film Institute’s list of best thrillers and film scores. The Chicago Film Critics Assn. also considers it one of the best horror films in Hollywood history.
This Day in Halloween: Oscar-winning supernatural thriller "The Omen" starring Gregory Peck opens across the U.S. in 1976. / Illustration by Ryn Heller