'10 Reasons to Watch "Damien"'
BuzzFeed: 10 Reasons to Watch Damien. Excerpts below.
Our antichrist is portrayed by one of Britain’s finest actors,Bradley James, best known for his role as Arthur Pendragon in BBC’s Merlin. As if that isn’t enough, he makes his characters twists, turns and inner struggles very believable as he takes us down the road to Damien’s true destiny.
Damien is a deep psychological thriller with sharp horror edges and deeply emotional moments, spiked with many mindblowing, bloodfreezing and spinetingling performances by well known actors like Bradley James,Megalyn Echikunwoke, Omid Abtahi , Barbara Hershey , David Meunier and Scott Wilson.
The antichrist is here. He’s tall, he’s hot, and his twisted tale is full of surprises you’d never see coming! Join his path every Monday on 10/9c on A&E.[Click for full article]
Devilishly creepy and surprisingly different!
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The antichrist is here. He’s tall, he’s hot, and his twisted tale is full of surprises you’d never see coming! Join is path every Monday on 10/9c on A&E.
1. It’s based on an iconic horror movie
Shows based on horror classics have recently found the way on our screen and into our hearts. Damien is yet another one. This adaption of the 70’s classic horror movie The Omen - is different. Damien tells the story of Damien Thorn, the now 30-year-old war photgrapher, and his route towards and into his own darkness.
NBC’s Hannibal was based on the Thomas Harris novel “The Red Dragon” from 1981.
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A&E’s Bates Motel is an adaption from the 1960’s classic Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock.
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Damien is based on “The Omen” from 1976.
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2. Episodes are loaded with events that will want to make you scream at your TV.
Whatever path you’d expect a show about the antichrist to take, Damien doesn’t. Unexpected events and plot-twists lurk around every corner, making it completely unpredictable.
3. Atmospheric title sequence!
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4. Many familiar faces…
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Damien is a deep psychological thriller with sharp horror edges and deeply emotional moments, spiked with many mindblowing, bloodfreezing and spinetingling performances by well known actors like Bradley James,Megalyn Echikunwoke, Omid Abtahi , Barbara Hershey , David Meunier and Scott Wilson.
5. LGBT Representation!
They casually introduced a gay main character without making a big deal out of it. In fact, it was so subtle, some might have missed it. Let’s hope this character makes it out alive.
6. It doesn’t fail to deliver the chills!
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This show probably makes you avoid escalators, relaxing long soaks in the tub or leaving your coffee unattended. Thus you’ll increase your stamina by taking the stairs, save water by showering instead and develop careful drinking habits. Damien also features horrific hospital atmosphere, a lot of symbolism and creepy side characters.
7. Life’s not bubbles and butterflies…
Sensitive topics are approached without the usual romanticizing - there’s no glitz and glamour shown towards war and mental illness.
8. Scott Wilson is back!
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Admit it, we all cried over the death of our favorite old farmer Hershel Greene. Damien isn’t bringing him back, but seeing Scott Wilson on your TV screen might make your heart squeal with joy. He joints the cast as John Lyons in episode 3.
9. Barbara Hershey will leave you startled…
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High-class movie actress Barbara Hershey pours raw passion and talent into the role of Ann Rutledge, a complex and puzzling character with intentions yet left unclear.
10. Evil has a pretty face.
Our antichrist is portrayed by one of Britain’s finest actors,Bradley James, best known for his role as Arthur Pendragon in BBC’s Merlin. As if that isn’t enough, he makes his characters twists, turns and inner struggles very believable as he takes us down the road to Damien’s true destiny.
11. Bonus Cookies:
Very true for many episodes.