What movies are similar to The Omen?

Start with films such as From Dusk Till Dawn, Orphan, The Pope's Exorcist, Heretic. Each title on this page is chosen to mirror the vibe, themes, and style that make The Omen memorable, with short explanations to help you pick where to begin.

What should I watch if I liked The Omen?

Use the ranked list above: it highlights 10 close cousins—similar tension, character dynamics, and storytelling ambition—so you can queue something tonight without endless browsing.

Are there movies with the same vibe as The Omen?

Yes. The recommendations here lean into overlapping moods and motifs, not just shared genre labels, so you get films that “feel” related in pacing, tone, and emotional payoff.

What should I watch after The Omen?

Try From Dusk Till Dawn, Orphan, The Pope's Exorcist—each shares DNA with The Omen while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is The Omen?

The Omen (1976) is best described as Horror, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is The Omen part of a franchise?

Yes—it's part of the "The Omen Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

Movies like

The Omen Fans: These Films Are Essential

Where to Watch

The Omen (1976) works because the Omen (1976) stuck because it commits to its horror premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Richard Donner's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The horror and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together. The concrete hook is immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his, and that gives this guide a clear center of gravity. For movies like The Omen, we prioritized horror, thriller films that share horror, thriller, rewatchable without flattening everything into one broad genre bucket. The best follow-ups preserve the pressure, rhythm, and point of view before they worry about matching plot mechanics. That is why the list below separates close tonal cousins from looser genre neighbors. These 10 recommendations are ordered to keep the The Omen feeling intact while still giving you different characters, stakes, and endings.

At a glance

Horror · Thriller · 1h 51m · ★ 7.4

horrorthrillerrewatchable

Your 10 recommendations

Filter your results

Mood

Streaming (US)

Era

Showing 10 of 10 picks

96match
1.From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
★ 7.0 · Horror · Action · Thriller · 1h 48m
Why it fits
What actually breaks in the third act is not the same beat: The Omen pays off through Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his, while From Dusk Till Dawn pushes resolution toward After kidnapping a father and his two kids, the.
Watch on
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- JustWatch TV(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
- Apple TV Store(Buy)
We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page.
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
94match
2.Orphan (2009)
★ 7.0 · Horror · Thriller · 2h 3m
Why it fits
Orphan is pitched a dark, uncompromising tone, which is the first thing you feel beside The Omen. horror, thriller still braid the two films, but Orphan leans on After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as where The Omen anchored itself in.
Watch on
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
- Plex(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
92match
3.The Pope's Exorcist (2023)
★ 6.9 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 43m
Why it fits
In The Omen, the spine is Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his; The Pope's Exorcist finds its spine in Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering. horror, thriller explain.
Watch on
- Hulu
- fuboTV
- HBO Max
- HBO Max Amazon Channel
- YouTube TV
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
90match
4.Heretic (2024)
★ 7.0 · Thriller · Horror · 1h 51m
Why it fits
Heretic handles Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are with a Thriller bias that The Omen did not foreground in its Horror read of Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his. horror, thriller are the bridge.
Watch on
- HBO Max
- HBO Max Amazon Channel
- Cinemax Amazon Channel
- Cinemax Apple TV Channel
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
88match
5.Case 39 (2009)
★ 6.3 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 49m
Why it fits
The Omen and Case 39 split at the plot: Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his on one side, In her many years as a social worker, Emily Jenkins believes she has seen it all, until she on the other. horror,.
Watch on
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
- Apple TV Store(Buy)
- Google Play Movies(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
86match
6.Deliver Us from Evil (2014)
★ 6.3 · Thriller · Crime · Horror · 1h 58m
Why it fits
The afterglow from Deliver Us from Evil is a dark, uncompromising tone: different residue than The Omen, even when horror, thriller, crime read familiar. Trace the fork to Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his versus When a frightening wave of.
Watch on
- Starz Apple TV Channel
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Plex(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
84match
7.Eden Lake (2008)
★ 6.8 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 31m
Why it fits
Character pressure in Eden Lake accumulates around When a young couple goes to a remote wooded lake for a romantic getaway, their quiet weekend is, echoing how The Omen tightened the screws with Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his. The.
Watch on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Philo
- Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
82match
8.Stigmata (1999)
★ 6.3 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 43m
Why it fits
Surface texture differs—Horror treatment of A young woman with no strong religious beliefs, Frankie Paige begins having strange and violent experiences, showing signs beside Horror treatment of Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his—while horror, thriller, fantasy stay legible. Stigmata commits.
Watch on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
80match
9.Prey for the Devil (2022)
★ 6.9 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 33m
Why it fits
A 2022 frame changes how In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, the Catholic Church reopens exorcism schools to train priests lands next to The Omen (1976) and its Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his. horror, thriller survive.
Watch on
- MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
78match
10.Damien - Omen II (1978)
★ 6.4 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 47m
Why it fits
If Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his is what locked you into The Omen, Damien - Omen II hands you Since the sudden and suspicious deaths of his parents, young Damien has been in the charge of his as the.
Watch on
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
- Apple TV Store(Buy)
- Google Play Movies(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later

Why You'll Love These Movies

Across these recommendations, you will see recurring fingerprints from The Omen: horror, thriller, crime, action, plus a dark through-line that keeps scenes charged even when the plots diverge. The emotional appeal is consistent—films that ask for attention, then reward it with momentum, specificity, and a clear point of view. As a viewing experience, the list is built to feel like a guided night at the movies: enough variety to stay surprising, enough overlap to feel intentional, and pacing that respects how The Omen trained you to watch. If you want the same satisfaction you felt during The Omen—that mix of craft, stakes, and atmosphere—these picks are meant to land in the same neighborhood without repeating the same story.

FAQ

What movies are similar to The Omen?: Start with films such as From Dusk Till Dawn, Orphan, The Pope's Exorcist, Heretic. Each title on this page is chosen to mirror the vibe, themes, and style that make The Omen memorable, with short explanations to help you pick where to begin.
What should I watch if I liked The Omen?: Use the ranked list above: it highlights 10 close cousins—similar tension, character dynamics, and storytelling ambition—so you can queue something tonight without endless browsing.
Are there movies with the same vibe as The Omen?: Yes. The recommendations here lean into overlapping moods and motifs, not just shared genre labels, so you get films that “feel” related in pacing, tone, and emotional payoff.
What should I watch after The Omen?: Try From Dusk Till Dawn, Orphan, The Pope's Exorcist—each shares DNA with The Omen while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Omen?: The Omen (1976) is best described as Horror, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Omen part of a franchise?: Yes—it's part of the "The Omen Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

More movie guides

Browse the movie guides currently prioritized for search discovery and editorial expansion.

Hand-picked guides from this page's data—same editorial lane as The Omen.

MoviesLike Editorial TeamUpdated October 20, 2018

Cinematic essays Popular guides

The Omen Fans: These Films Are Essential

Where to Watch

At a glance

Your 10 recommendations

Filter your results

1.From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

2.Orphan (2009)

3.The Pope's Exorcist (2023)

4.Heretic (2024)

5.Case 39 (2009)

6.Deliver Us from Evil (2014)

7.Eden Lake (2008)

8.Stigmata (1999)

9.Prey for the Devil (2022)

10.Damien - Omen II (1978)

Why You'll Love These Movies

You Might Also Like

❓ FAQ

More movie guides

Related movies

FAQ