Omen IV: The Awakening
Title: Omen IV: The Awakening
Release year: 1991
Countries: Canada, United States
Genre: Horror
Directors: Jorge Montesi, Dominique Othenin-Girard
Stars: Faye Grant, Michael Woods, Michael Lerner

Two attorneys adopt a mysterious orphan girl as their daughter, unaware she is the new Antichrist, next in line from Damien Thorn.

Connections
The Omen
1976
Damien: Omen II
1978
The Omen III: The Final Conflict
1981
The First Omen
2024
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Unholy Rehash: A Review of Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)

Rated 2.0 out of 5
2024-04-03

Omen IV: The Awakening attempts to recapture the demonic chills of the original Omen, but stumbles into derivative territory instead. The film follows a powerful attorney couple, played by Faye Grant and Michael Woods, who adopt a seemingly ordinary young girl named Delia. However, a string of bizarre and deadly accidents soon plague those around Delia, leading Grant’s character to suspect a sinister connection.

Unfortunately, Omen IV offers little new to the franchise. The plot heavily borrows from the first film, replacing Damien Thorn with a new Antichrist child. The scares are predictable, relying on jump scares and familiar demonic imagery. While the acting is adequate, the film lacks the genuine tension and suspense that made the original so effective.

Directorial duties are shared between Jorge Montesi and Dominique Othenin-Girard, which may contribute to the movie’s uneven feel. Made for television, the production values are noticeably lower than the earlier Omen films.

**Omen IV: The Awakening** is a forgettable sequel that fails to deliver anything original or frightening. Fans of the series might find a sliver of nostalgia, but overall, this lukewarm rehash is best left undisturbed.

**Score: 2 out of 5**

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