‘The First Omen’ Review – A Haunting, Powerful Prequel Worthy of the Horror Classic

Richard Donner’s The Omen begins June 6, at 6 am in Rome, with the birth of the Antichrist and his adoption into an affluent American family. Damien Thorn’s birth and subsequent reign of terror, preordained by franchise canon, make approaching a prequel to a heralded horror classic a daunting task. Director Arkasha Stevenson makes it look effortless with The First […]

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‘The First Omen’ Director Arkasha Stevenson Reveals How The Score Plays a Unique Role in the Horror

Nell Tiger Free (“Servant”) stars in The First Omen, an upcoming prequel to the original 1976 horror classic directed by Arkasha Stevenson.  The new prequel movie from 20th Century Studios will unleash hell in theaters on April 5, 2024. It’s rated “R” for “Violent content, grisly/disturbing images, and brief graphic nudity.” The First Omen is based on characters created […]

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Exclusive ‘The First Omen’ Featurette Video Previews Connection to the Original Horror Classic

20th Century Studios’ The First Omen is a true prequel to The Omen, arriving almost fifty years after the Richard Donner-directed horror classic introduced Antichrist Damien Thorn and terrified audiences. The film’s legacy is front and center in an exclusive new featurette. First released in 1976, The Omen stars Gregory Peck as affluent diplomat Robert Thorn. It begins on June 6, at 6 […]

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‘The First Omen’- 20th Century Studios Calls Upon the Antichrist Once Again With Official ‘The Omen’ Prequel

Hollywood continues to mine their IP for franchises to retool and 20th Century Studios has called upon the Antichrist once again with plans for The First Omen, an official prequel to their The Omen franchise. “Legion” and “Brand New Cherry Flavor” episodic director Arkasha Stevenson will be making her feature directorial debut, reports Deadline. She […]

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