Bring home ‘The First Omen’ - IF you dare!
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In 1976 Gregory Peck and Lee Remick starred in the horror film The Omen. This new film, The First Omen, is a prequel to that movie. Arkasha Stevenson directed (and co-wrote) this film starring Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Bill Nighy, and Sonia Bragg.
When a young American woman goes to Rome to start her new life in the church, she gets more than she bargained for. What she discovers is truly evil.
Horror fans will most likely enjoy this prequel, however if you are not a fan of these kinds of stories, it’s best to stay away as this has some frightening scenes.
There are some interesting bonus features that come along with the film. “The Director’s Vision” looks at how Arkasha Stevenson’s concept and vision of the story took it from the page to the screen. As she says, she loves horror movies, even as a child.
“The Mystery of Margaret” is another bonus about the central character played by Nell Tiger Free. As Nighy says, she is a sweet, shy, and nervous young girl with a “destabilized sense of self.”
And the final bonus, “Signs of the First Omen” look at how the film “can stand on its own” even though it is a prequel, meaning viewers do not have to have seen the original to understand this story. The movie was shot in Rome and as they say in the featurette, it has the same feel as the original film of the 70s. Rome is described as a beautiful museum and the perfect location for this story.
The First Omen is available now on Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu and Hulu and will be available on Blu-ray and DVD beginning July 30, 2024.
The movie is rated R for violent content, grisly/disturbing images, and brief graphic nudity. It’s not for kids or the faint of heart, like myself, but those who enjoy psychological horror thrillers will most likely enjoy this new film.
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*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer.