Tomorrow is the dreaded date...the 6th of June (6th month) 2006. It's the number 666 that is deadly. According to the Bible the number 666 refers to the Beast, the Anti-Christ. A friend told me here that according to the Quran, the number 666 also refers to the Anti-Christ. It is precisely because of this date this year, 6/6/6 that the studio executives decided to remake The Omen, which is all about the birth of a boy who is destined to become the Anti-Christ, for his scalp bears the number 666.
Now, I am not sure if its a good idea to remake a classic horror film from the 70s. The Omen is one of the better horror movies out there (alongside The Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby). Why should they tamper with it? Remember how they messed up the old Psycho by remaking and updating it for the 90s? I sure hope they don't mess with the classic The Omen.
As for now, The Omen, being released on a scary date will rake in the moolah because of the clever marketing gimmick. I am sure someone must have said a year ago: Hey, the date 6/6/6 sounds interesting- let's remake The Omen and release it on this date.
Kudos to the guy/gal who thought of that!
Mansur
1 comment:
Hey,
i remember u showed me this one...i saw the trailer seems pretty much the same....on the small computer screen in the day light it was ok...but im definitely not going to the cinema to see this one...i know u will
enjoy
take care
H.A
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