The Omen (1976) | Political Corruption, Gaslighting, & 70s Misogyny

Hello Club Members, and Happy Friday!This week, we are diving into Richard Donner’s iconic, satanic-panic, religiously charged classic: The Omen (1976)!While the movie itself can feel a bit surface-level at times, the underlying political and social commentary cuts deep. We’re breaking down why the Anti-Christ being birthed specifically out of American political power makes total sense; from the very first scene where Robert Thorne lies to his wife, to the birthday party photo-ops where Katherine only holds Damien when the cameras are rolling.We also take a hard look at how the 1970s societal norms leak into the background of this film: everyone gaslighting Katherine to high hell, treating her postpartum depression as a selfish excuse, HIPAA rights being nowhere in sight, and the film's conflicting depiction of women (are women expected to sacrifice themselves for men, or are they just inherently fickle to the Devil?).No (grave) stone will be left unturned!If you enjoyed the episode, please take a second to like, follow, leave a review, and share it with your friends and family (or even your satanic nanny, that's none of our business).Don't forget to keep an eye on our Instagram to vote for what movie we cover next!Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we'll see you next week for IT! 🎈🐾TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro & Spooky Rants00:17 – Movie Facts & Trigger Warnings00:28 – Movie Recap01:15 – Deep Dive Analysis01:36 – Reviews01:40 – OutroLINKSInstagram & TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClubFacebook: 9 Lives Horror Club FacebookReddit (Keep the hot takes rolling): r/9LivesHorrorClubLetterboxd: Check Out Our Movie ReviewsYouTube: Watch Us On YouTubeListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix!