The Omen (1976)

Published October 12, 2026 

Spooky Season is upon us! This month, Val and Ron take a look at 1970s horror and we're bringing 1976's The Omen to the table today! Directed by Richard Donner and starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick and Harvey Spencer Stephens. 

After that, Val discusses a spooky episode of The De Los Podcast that's a must listen for this time of year. 

**This is a scary movie podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.

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Don’t Watch at Night is a Ness Production. Executive Producers are Valerie Gonzalez Street and Veronica Gonzalez. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode. 

Episode Resources: 

https://collider.com/the-omen-curse-production/  

https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/omen-movie-curse-42514085  

https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/1976-film-starring-gregory-peck-named-one-of-the-greatest-thrillers-of-all-time  

https://www.thehaughtyculturist.com/films/the-omen-at-50-making-of/  

https://www.thehaughtyculturist.com/films/the-omen-1976-horror-themes-explained/  

https://25yearslatersite.com/horror/features/fertility-feminism-faith-and-the-final-girl-in-1970s-horror/  

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