The First Omen

2024 • Movie • 38,001 views

Horror

Overview

The First Omen is a 2024 supernatural horror film directed by Arkasha Stevenson, a prequel to the 1976 film The Omen. The film follows Margaret (Nell Tiger Free), a young American woman who is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church. She discovers a sinister conspiracy to create the Antichrist. The film is a slow-burn, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling horror film. It explores themes of faith, body horror, and the corruption of the church. The film features a memorable performance by Nell Tiger Free, and a shocking, disturbing finale. The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its atmosphere, its scares, and its faithfulness to the original.