The First Omen (2024)
A respected horror film from the 70s has been unearthed for a prequel? Sounds like a bad idea based on previous experiences.... however, I did find Nell Tiger Free to be great in a TV series called Servant, her presence created some sense of anticipation before entering the cinema. To my surprise, the entire film turned out to be an enjoyable experience and if you are looking for a solid horror movie, make sure to check it out.
The story takes place in 1971 Rome where a young American woman named Margaret travels to an orphanage to take care of the local children, become a proper nun and fully devote herself to God. After a short while, Margaret begins to notice a number of peculiarities and suddenly, she gets approached by a mysterious bishop who claims to know what is really going on under the facade of this seemingly pious establishment.
The First Omen is not big on the traditional jump scares we have got accustomed to; instead, it relies on creating an atmospheric horror through the use of chilling music, good acting, immersive decorations and excellent visuals. The interesting narrative kept me engaged the entire time and simultaneously allowed the fear to gradually creep in. The only distracting element was the English writing in an Italian orphanage, but that didn't ruin the experience.
I am a big enjoyer of religious choirs and here, they worked exceptionally well in combination with the film's horror aspects to elevate the overall experience. I even sat through the credits to hear every bit of the soundtrack that the movie had to offer. By the end of the film, I was filled with excitement to rewatch the original Omen and I certainly wouldn't mind seeing The Second Omen because of how everything ended.
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A respected horror film from the 70s has been unearthed for a prequel? Sounds like a bad idea based on previous experiences.... however, I did find Nell Tiger Free to be great in a TV series called Servant, her presence created some sense of anticipation before entering the cinema. To my surprise, the entire film turned out to be an enjoyable experience and if you are looking for a solid horror movie, make sure to check it out.
The story takes place in 1971 Rome where a young American woman named Margaret travels to an orphanage to take care of the local children, become a proper nun and fully devote herself to God. After a short while, Margaret begins to notice a number of peculiarities and suddenly, she gets approached by a mysterious bishop who claims to know what is really going on under the facade of this seemingly pious establishment.
The First Omen is not big on the traditional jump scares we have got accustomed to; instead, it relies on creating an atmospheric horror through the use of chilling music, good acting, immersive decorations and excellent visuals. The interesting narrative kept me engaged the entire time and simultaneously allowed the fear to gradually creep in. The only distracting element was the English writing in an Italian orphanage, but that didn't ruin the experience.
I am a big enjoyer of religious choirs and here, they worked exceptionally well in combination with the film's horror aspects to elevate the overall experience. I even sat through the credits to hear every bit of the soundtrack that the movie had to offer. By the end of the film, I was filled with excitement to rewatch the original Omen and I certainly wouldn't mind seeing The Second Omen because of how everything ended.
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