Damien: Omen II

This is a good, solid, moral film. They're both fighting for respect and honor and I think that's part of what gives this film its good heart. but this screenplay is sincere in a way the previous four sequels have missed ... Full Review

Damien attends military school ("and lots of funerals," quipped Michael J. Weldon in his Psychotronic Encyclopedia review), where he meets Lance Henriksen as a shadowy sergeant who encourages Damien to embrace who he is..... ... Full Review

And the fella charged with that instruction is none other than B-favorite Lance Henriksen as Damien's military school mentor. One of the worst school-yard put downs ever, "A jackal! Outstanding "accidents" with moments of true horror. ... Full Review

As the teenage Damien, Jonathan Scott-Taylor works wonders with the role, a kid coming to grips with his identity (first denial and shame, then acceptance and pride), and the casting job is excellent. One of the series' most memorable slayings comes when a doctor -- who's found that Damien's blood isn't human but rather jackal -- is killed by a cable which falls through an elevator, cutting them both in half. ... Full Review