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The First Omen / 2024

Create something to fear.

6.8 / 10 (1,280 votes)
15
119 minutes
DIRECTOR Arkasha Stevenson
WRITERS Arkasha Stevenson, Tim Smith, Keith Thomas, Ben Jacoby
CAST Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Sonia Braga, Tawfeek Barhom, María Caballero, Charles Dance, Bill Nighy, Nicole Sorace, Ishtar Currie Wilson, Andrea Arcangeli, Guido Quaglione, Dora Romano, Michelangelo Dalisi, Anton Alexander, Mia McGovern Zaini
PRODUCTION Phantom Four, 20th Century Studios
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REVIEW & SYNOPSIS

Sinopsis

The First Omen adalah sebuah Horror yang dirilis pada tahun 2024. “Create something to fear.” Film ini disutradarai oleh Arkasha Stevenson dan dibintangi oleh Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Sonia Braga, Tawfeek Barhom, María Caballero.

The First Omen menghadirkan cerita yang mendalam tentang perjuangan, konflik, dan resolusi yang memukau. Dengan alur yang terstruktur dengan baik, film ini berhasil membawa penonton dalam pengalaman sinematik yang tak terlupakan.

Dari segi teknis, The First Omen menawarkan sinematografi yang memanjakan mata, tata suara yang imersif, serta akting yang meyakinkan dari para pemerannya.

Secara keseluruhan, The First Omen adalah Horror yang layak masuk dalam daftar tontonan Anda. Film ini tidak hanya menghibur tetapi juga memberikan pesan moral yang mendalam.

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Manuel São Bento 6/10
April 5, 2024

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/the-first-omen-review-a-must-watch/ "The First Omen holds many narrative issues and a too-safe ending, but it deserves to be seen on the big screen due to its grotesque practical effects, hauntingly well-built atmosphere, and one of the most impressive, transformative performances of the year by Nell Tiger Free. Debutant filmmaker Arkasha Stevenson clearly leaves her mark on a technically sublime film that easily becomes the best installment of the franchise after the original movie. Lead yourself into temptation and embrace the incarnated evil. You won't regret it." Rating: B-

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CinemaSerf 6/10
April 10, 2024

Novice "Margaret" (Nell Tiger Free) arrives in Rome to a welcome from her cardinal sponsor "Lawrence" (Bill Nighy) where she hopes to complete taking her vows. She is greeted with open arms and taken on a tour of what she hopes will become her new home. This is when she encounters the shy "Carlita" (Nicole Sorace) who spends much of her time in solitude drawing. This intrigues "Margaret" but not as much as some of the other goings on in the maternity ward of the hospital. Her concerns are only exacerbated by a meeting with "Fr. Brennan" (Ralph Ineson) who...

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MovieGuys 6/10
June 4, 2024

The First Omen, like so many latter day spin offs, of well respected franchises, fails to understand what made the original films so successful. I well remember the original Omen film and how it held me. Its intricate story, which chillingly displaced a sense of normalcy with a ever growing horror and otherworldly menace, was truly compelling. By contrast. The First Omen lacks true progression and originality. For well over half the film, it is, in fact, rather dull. It does make vain attempts to utilises tropes and events of the earlier films but fails to develop a measurably meaningful,...

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Ritesh Mohapatra
June 11, 2024

The First Omen" is a chilling and atmospheric horror film that effectively pays homage to the original which came out in 1976 while presenting a fresh and unsettling perspective, with standout performances and direction that will leave viewers on edge. The film's atmospheric tension, creepy moments, and effective storytelling makes is a worthwhile horror flick. Director Arkasha Stevenson's debut film impresses with its confident direction and storytelling, featuring a standout performance by Nell Tiger Free. She literally has given a performance to remember.The film's slow pace can irritate a few viewers, as well as the unexpected ending tying it to...

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whitsbrain 6/10
June 22, 2024

This was shot and directed well and the way that Margaret's story was constructed early on was interesting. The movie is less appealing in its final act as it ushers in the arrival of the antichrist and tries to tie itself into the original **Omen** film. That film was made almost 50 years ago, and most modern moviegoers aren't going to appreciate the effort. There aren't many jump scares in this, a couple of them occur early, but this doesn't really have any sustained scares, either. There are strange moments but nothing that will keep anyone from good night's sleep.

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Dean 6/10
July 8, 2024

It was alright. Not bad, but definitely not as good as previous omens. I think main problem was that first of all it was too stretched into 2 hours and almost whole movie was happening in once place - nunnery and basically movie lacked scenes in other places, which made it a bit boring to be honest. Wasn't scary. I think 6/10 is appropriate rating for this movie.

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Dean 6/10
July 8, 2024

It was alright. Not bad, but definitely not as good as previous omens. First of all, its story was short, but too stretched into 2 hours length & to be honest it felt like movie was very slow paced which made it a bit dull. Secondly, almost whole movie was happening in once place - nunnery and basically movie lacked scenes in other places, which made it a again dull and boring. Wasn't scary either. I think 6/10 is an appropriate rating for this movie.

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TheSceneSnobs 2/10
July 9, 2024

This movie was ultimately pointless. While it featured some cool visuals and interesting death scenes, it was overall very boring and failed to add anything significant to the lore of the franchise. The film does have moments of visual flair, with certain scenes showcasing impressive special effects and creative cinematography. A major issue with the film is the way it handles its female characters. The writing falls into condescending tropes that undermine the potential for strong storytelling. Female characters are often depicted in stereotypical roles, diminishing their complexity and impact on the plot. Additionally, the film attempts to delve into...

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Petercushing 1/10
August 11, 2024

Why does the modern horror community settle for such mediocrity in film making? Don't be so lazy and settle for the usual unfulfilling, stereo typical Hollywood dreck such as this. There are so many fantastic indie horror movies being made out there.

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GenerationofSwine 1/10
October 14, 2024

I really don't see the point of making a prequel that retcons the original films. Hollywood does it all the time, and when you hear the creators it is always to own the fans in some way. As in: "this will anger the fans of the original" I don't understand how they think it's a good idea given that the fans are the reason the movies are worth making sequels, prequels, and reboots of. So they seem to intentionally NOT want the fans to see it, and then are always angered when the movies fail. But sometimes it's because Hollywood...

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kevin2019 7/10
December 26, 2024

"The First Omen" approaches the whole franchise in much the same way as George Lucas did with his "Star Wars" prequels (1999-2005). Lucas took some ideas which had only been hinted at in the dialogue and then he simply expanded upon them. The "Omen" film which emerges here using this same method has been superbly directed by Arkasha Stevenson and it does manage to create a particularly threatening atmosphere which is allowed to subtly develop from the very beginning and then it gradually comes to the forefront and eventually permeates everything by the end. The idea of a sinister conclave...

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JPRetana
May 31, 2026

The First Omen (2024) is the most confused I’ve been by a horror movie title since A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Wasn’t the first Nightmare already about Freddy’s revenge? And wasn’t the original 1976 film already the first omen? They should have called this one “The Same Omen” instead, because that’s exactly what it is: more of the same, only nowhere near as good as it once was a long time ago. The Omen franchise, as franchises are wont to do, always followed the Law of Diminishing Returns, and was never a stickler for continuity (I’m looking...

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