10 Horror Movies That Will Make You Terrified Of Children

1. The Omen (1976)

The Omen
20th Century Fox

How could a list about evil children be complete without the antichrist himself?

Released in 1976, The Omen is a supernatural horror directed by Richard Donner, and is considered one of the greatest horror movies of all time. In the film, a series of unexplained deaths prompt a father (Harvey Stephens) to begin investigating the history of his adopted son, Damien. He soon discovers the reality of his situation, that his son carries a birthmark in the shape of three sixes, and that he may well have been fathering the son of the devil.

Throughout the years, The Omen has resonated with audiences across the planet, which makes sense considering it’s one of the most genuinely disturbing movies ever made. The principle antagonist is not a mask wearing lunatic, or an enormous creature of the night, but a rather sinister child with devilish ingenuity. In one scene, a maid is prompted into suicide, and he even pushes his mother down the stairs in order to trigger a miscarriage.

He’s the living embodiment of evil, and he’s about as terrifying as they come.

Final Verdict: The Omen is about the literal antichrist, 'nough said.

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Formerly an assistant editor, Richard's interests include detective fiction and Japanese horror movies.