The First Omen

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When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.

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Critics Consensus

Frequently frightening even as it plays within the confines of a nearly 50-year-old film series, this prequel is The First Omen of a bright future for the franchise in quite some time.

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The First Omen has plenty of spooky atmosphere and some great performances, although if you aren't in the mood for a slow burn, the pace might be a deal-breaker.

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Loy Salarda

A lot of jump scares and met the objectives of a horror film. But since I’ve already seen the entire Omen series prior to this, the scenes became very predictable especially the ending. Overall, an OK movie but I did like the storyline.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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Ariel

Absolutely horrifying.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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me

In the first one his mother was born from a jackal……idk what this was but I left with more questions than answers

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/26/24

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Virginia B

You know it’s interesting. I remember seeing the Real first The Omen, back in 1976 - and being somewhat the first of its kind it was shocking and folks were talking about it, because it was different. Let me get to the point… I really was expecting the worst. I mean anytime they have a prequel for whatever reason, they tend to fall short. This was a fairly decent movie, with pretty much everything that you would expect. Could it have been better? Of course - but it’s still good enough to see. I recommend it, if this is the type of themes you’re interested in. But you don’t have to hurry and see it in a theater.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Don H

The musical score alone is worth the highest rating! Then add a stunningly brilliant performance by the lead and a spectacular vision from the director, and you have a winner. This movie was everything I hoped it would be, and much, much more!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Jason

It was just dumb and not even scary. Me and my gf fell asleep halfway, don’t waste your time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Arkasha Stevenson

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Nell Tiger Free

Margaret

Ralph Ineson

Father Brennan

Sonia Braga

Sister Silva

Tawfeek Barhom

Father Gabriel

María Caballero

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

If you take into account that we don't need another Omen movie and Immaculate already did all of this better and without the need for a franchise, it's kind of okay and it's well directed. But it is rubbish.

Apr 24, 2024

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Noah Berlatsky

Chicago Reader

This is a heartfelt, angry film whose exploitation genre beats can’t conceal a core of real hurt, betrayal, accusation, and maybe even—in the suggestion of sisterhood and resistance—hope.

Apr 17, 2024

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

It’s a decent attempt from director Arkasha Stevenson to tap into the look and the spirit of the original film. And while it doesn’t match The Omen for scares, it does deliver some skin-crawlingly creepy moments.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 7, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

It’s a smart, crafty, and artfully made horror film that doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares or tired gimmicks. It features confident direction and storytelling topped off with a fearless Nell Tiger Free lead performance.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 25, 2024

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Arkasha Stevenson's distinctive vision for 'The Omen' franchise is better than anyone could have imagined, cementing her status as one of our best modern horror directors.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 22, 2024

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Marco Vito Oddo

We Got This Covered

'The First Omen' doesn't always manage the tricky balance between reverence to the original and new ideas. Still, there's a lot to love, both for newcomers and returning fans.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 22, 2024

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Synopsis

When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.

Director: Arkasha Stevenson
Executive Producer: Tim Smith, Whitney Brown, Gracie Wheelan, Cristina Giubbetti
Screenwriter: Tim Smith, Arkasha Stevenson, Keith Thomas
Distributor: 20th Century Studios
Production Co: Phantom Four Films
Rating: R (Violent Content|Grisly/Disturbing Images|Brief Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 2024, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.9M
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)