Omen III: The Final Conflict
Date: 1981
Director: Graham Baker
Production Company: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Stars: Sam Neill, Lisa Harrow, Rossano Brazzi, Don Gordon, Robert Arden, Barnaby Holm
Location(s): Wisconsin, District of Columbia (USA), North Yorkshire, London, Cornwall (UK), Italy
Region(s): Italy, London O-Q, N. America, North, South West
Storyline:
Spawn of the devil, Damien is now fully grown and ready to prevent the second coming of the Nazarene. SJ
Additional Information:
Originally known as ‘The Final Conflict’.
Mark Elliot now confidently confirms that the scene showing the TV Studio corridor was filmed inside what was BBC Television Centre. Studios 4-8 were amongst those demolished when the building was sold by the BBC. The interior studio shots are either Stage 8 or 9 at Elstree as Stages 7,8 and 9 were built for both film and tv production. Glimpses of the original Control Rooms at first floor level can be seen which eliminates Stage 7 as that never had dedicated Control Rooms. The slots for Harp Telescopes and Monopoles can be seen flanked by the more common Runway Beams for Chain Hoists etc. More detailed photographs can be seen on Martin Kempton’s excellent website ‘History of TV Studios in London’.
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This may be in Eagle River, Wisconsin, suggested by imdb, possibly when filming Damien Omen II, where the seven daggers of Megiddo have ended up.
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- 04 Nov 2018
Helpful subtitle: a shot lifted from The Omen.
The Monastery of San Benedetto does really exist near Subiaco, 50 km east of Rome. But in reality this shot here shows the Abbey of San Sebastiano, located in Via dell'Abbadia in Alatri (Frosinone). This shot was sent in by Manuel Gurtner and also graces The Omen capture 27 (SJ)
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- 27 Apr 2020
Initially suggested as Wisconsin, but it is in fact 14 Gordon Square WC1H 0AG, identified by Alex M.
And no sooner than a couple of weeks, in comes a comparison from Richie Long. (SJ)
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- 23 Feb 2015
A damp Hyde Park, W2.
Even with the leaves gone, it's still tricky to get the Spence's Hyde Park Barracks tower in shot from West Carriage Drive. SJ
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- 05 Apr 2014
Arden passes from Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens, W2.
No changes here: a few sinister figures at the end of the tunnel for added atmosphere. SJ
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- 07 Apr 2016
Arden, now under a Satanic influence, is about to walk past his chauffeur.
Not entirely happy with as there's little to match. But I'm sure we're somewhere near the south end of the bridge. Another look required. SJ
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- 04 Sep 2013
Ambassador Arden walks to the US embassy in Grosvenor Square, W1.
The north side of the square. SJ
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- 01 Apr 2015
Boating at the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, W2.
A windy day at the pond. The little hut has gone. SJ
- Capture 9
- 01 Apr 2015
Neill with Holm at the pond.
But the bandstand (to the right) is still there. SJ
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- 01 Apr 2015
The Peter Pan statue, Kensington Gardens W2. The work of art features in 'Three Hats for Lisa', 'The Seventh Veil', 'Follow Me!' and 'Joanna'.
The tree on the left is leaning more to the left, otherwise the same serene scene. SJ
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Preaching at Speakers' Corner, Hyde Park near Marble Arch.
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- 30 Jul 2024
The gates of the US ambassador's residence. Geoff Dodd tells us that these are actually the gates to Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire, but not the main entrance. These are for the exclusive apartments that are on the estate and are accessed via the Marford Road/Lemsford Village junction. The gateway also appears in 'Happy Ever After' as well as 'Licenced to Love and Kill'. (RL)
The closed gate basking in the sunshine. (SR)
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- 04 Sep 2013
Neill besieged by the press as he enters the US embassy, Grosvenor Square, W1.
A lot of change on security grounds here. SJ
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A park view from Neill's window in the embassy.
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Bodmin Moor area, Cornwall.
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One of the seven monks (Tommy Duggan) with an eye-catching rock in the background.
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- 07 Apr 2016
Approaching Roche Rock, Roche, Cornwall.
A ruined chapel dedicated to St Michael perches on the top. 16/8/13. SJ
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- 16 Aug 2013
Closer up.
Now. SJ
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Neill and Gordon in the grounds of Prideaux Place, just outside Padstow, Cornwall.
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Reverse pov.
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Before the hunting ban. Still Prideaux Place.
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Leaving Prideaux Place on the hunt.
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- 16 Aug 2013
I'm not sure whether the gates were a prop... Shaun Dunster confirms that the fibre glass resin used to blend in the props can still be seen.
But they're certainly not there now. This is the Treffry viaduct which runs over the Luxulyan Valley near St Austell, Cornwall. SJ
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- 16 Aug 2013
Neill with the hounds as the rest of the hunt passes underneath.
Looking the other way to the south-east. SJ
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- 16 Aug 2013
A monk (in fact prolific stuntman Vic Armstrong) takes a dive from the viaduct.
Now. SJ
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- 18 Aug 2013
Neill with the hounds.
Quite a low camera angle, so I'm, er, toeing the line. SJ
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- 26 Jun 2020
Maida Avenue, W2. The area appears in 'The Ipcress File', 'Georgy Girl' and 'A Fish Called Wanda'.
Tris took this shot walking southwest along the towpath, which is now closed to all but canal boat owners, making an accurate photo devilishly hard.
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- 04 Apr 2015
Crossing the Regent's Canal by Warwick Avenue bridge, W9 running into W2.
Looking west past Junction House, Blomfield Road, W9. SJ
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- 16 Aug 2013
St. John's "Hill," W2. Also seen in 'Hennessy', 'The Blue Lamp', Otley' and 'The Passenger'.
St John's Gardens, W11. SJ
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- 16 Aug 2013
Walking down the hill.
Jazzy new garages. SJ
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- 16 Aug 2013
A taxi hits the pram.
St John's Gardens and Lansdowne Road, W11. SJ
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Boy scouts look to do a "good deed" by killing one of the those born on the day of the Cassiopeia alignment.
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- 04 Dec 2013
Brazzi leaves his "hotel."
The building behind Brazzi has since been demolished, exposing more of the street. (PW)
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- 04 Dec 2013
Artillery Lane, E1.
A little more colourful nowadays. (PW)
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- 04 Dec 2013
Brazzi is being watched by Holm.
The same location now. (PW)
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- 04 Dec 2013
Holm follows Brazzi.
This is Brick Lane and the alleyway is Pedley Street running alongside the railway line from Liverpool Street. (PW)
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- 16 Aug 2013
Brazzi emerges out of Warwick Avenue tube station, W9.
Warwick Avenue close to Clifton Villas. SJ
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Neill and Harrow cross the Paine Bridge, Grade II* listed, of Brocket Hall near Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. The bridge is also seen in 'Happy Ever After', 'Portrait of Clare' and 'Night of the Demon'.
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Gordon drives up to the house.
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He enters his house.
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Fountains Abbey near Ripon, North Yorkshire.
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- 02 Jun 2020
Neill inside the abbey ruins.
Taken by Andy Murray on holiday with the film in mind and matching well from memory in 2010. (SJ)