Mark's death - One of the worst death scenes ever

I disagree. I thought the way it was portrayed was brilliant, especially by a young first-time actor. The sounds he made still make me cringe!
You could actually *picture* that happening in your own head, that's how convincing he was.
What I didn't like was the way the scene was so rushed. Damien shows about 5 seconds of remorse. I know he's the Antichrist, but still.
Also film seemed to 'zoom' over his death. There was barely a mention of him again, and no one even looked sad.


"I'd say this cloud is Cumulo Nimbus."
"Didn't he discover America?"
"Penfold, shush."

It sure was loud!

I think the lack of music helped the scene, but I do agree that the actor playing Mark didn't do a very good job, and when he confronted Damien he was so amateurish and flat.

Shrug. Worked for me. I can't say I've ever seen someone die of a brain hemorrhage, but this jibed with descriptions of it that I've read.

Damien did not want to kill Mark cause in his evil way Damien loved him like a brother. Mark became a threat.

Mark must be feeling very conflicted. His cousin, the one he grew up with someone that he really thought he knew is something as evil as sin itself. He's confused, angry, hurt and terrified because he's seen what Damien could do

Also, let's consider they are young actors. Johnathan Scott-Taylor did a great job at turning on a dime as Damien, the boy needed to be able to do that

Mark was very good because he was the right hand and always with Damien.

I say the performance would be about a 7 out of 10. Acting isn't easy and I could actually feel and see in my mind what was happening. The fact that it was silent made it much more impactful.

Several reasons:

1.) It's obvious Mark is in great pain, but Damien stands there and lets it unfold.

2.) Mark suddenly collapsing like that made the scene all the more shocking, because you think of young people as healthy and as going to live forever.

Seeing Mark drop like that is a metaphor for someone young suddenly dying out of the blue.

3.) Damien's scream is piercing when he realizes what he's done. That's all you need. To sit there and watch a bunch of little clips of Damien crying would've token away from that piercing scream.

4.) No music score was needed and would've been distracting. The scene is all about Damien and him making a choice. Musical ques would've token away from the psychology of the scene.

5.) It was the most important scene in the movie.
-Damien acknowledges what he is.
-Damien makes a conscious decision to use his abilities.
-When Damien makes that decision, it is symbolic of the loss of innocence.
-It sets into motion events that show that Damien is now starting to accept his position in the world.
-Killing Mark takes away Damien's humanity. He's now a monster.

There is much more then meets the eye with this scene. A lot of depth if you ask me. Just because they didn't use gore or overblown music ques doesn't diminish its significance.

I disagree. I think it is one of the most heartfelt scenes ever. I think the actor did a great job, and I want to cry each time I watch it.