The First Omen was one movie I recently saw in the movie theater and LOVED it. I am a horror fan and this film definitely was one of the best horror films I have seen in 2024. Now this film is streaming and will be available on DVD to watch end of July!
Film Synopsis
In this psychological horror prequel to the classic Omen films, a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church. Soon, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith, and that reveals a terrifying conspiracy to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. The First Omen stars Nell Tiger Free (Servant), Tawfeek Barhom (Mary Magdalene), Sonia Braga (Kiss of the Spider Woman), Ralph Ineson (The Northman) and Bill Nighy (Living). The film is directed by Arkasha Stevenson based on characters created by David Seltzer (The Omen), with a story by Ben Jacoby (Bleed) and a screenplay by Tim Smith & Arkasha Stevenson and Keith Thomas (Firestarter).
Photo credit:
Variety, ©20th Century Studios/Courtesy Everett Collection
Bonus Features*
Featurette
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The Mystery of Margaret – Join director Arkasha Stevenson and stars Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy and Maria Caballero as they dive into the character of Margaret, her relationships with other characters, and how she’s manipulated while trying to solve the film’s horrifying mystery.
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The Director’s Vision – Director Arkasha Stevenson talks about her love of horror films, the opportunity to expand on The Omen legacy, and crafting The First Omen entirely through a female lens. She also describes shooting in Rome, and the cast recounts working with Arkasha.
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Signs of The First Omen – Join the director and talented artists as they reveal some of the symbolism within the set designs and the costumes. Learn how the use of practical effects blurs the line between what is real and what is not in The First Omen’s terrifying world.
*Bonus features may vary by product and retailers.
Rating
U.S. Rated R
*Rated R for violent content, grisly/disturbing images, and brief graphic nudity
The cinematography was absolutely breathtaking in this movie. This is a movie that doesn’t rely on the annoying jumpscares but rather creates a sense of horror from beginning to end. The story line was terrific and the viewer really had no idea where this movie was going till the mid second half. The guessing in this movie had me anticipating what will happen, which is something I love in my movies. This prequel leans in on true horror and creating it’s own movie, while maintaining what made the original movie so good. It is creepy and weird, but this fan is all in for it!