First reactions to ‘The First Omen’ have surfaced, and the majority of them have hailed the Arkasha Stevenson directional a worthy entry to The Omen franchise. Supported by a star-making performance from Nell Tiger Free, the prequel to the original 1976 film has exceeded all expectations. Apart from Nell, the film stars Tawkeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, and Bill Nighy.
Critics have declared The First Omen a ‘hellish surprise’. Most of them have pointed out the “gruesome” and “gnarly” birth scene in the film. They believe that particular scene will leave a long-lasting effect on moviegoers. In addition, they have praised Nell Tiger Free’s performance. She plays Margaret Daino, who moves to Rome to start her new life as a nun. However, the film’s story has received some criticism for succumbing to conventional prequel restrictions.
The First Omen has arrived in theaters worldwide, inducing India. It serves as the sixth entry to The Omen franchise, which began with Richard Donner’s The Omen (1976).
Moreover, critics have also praised Arkasha Stevenson’s direction. She excels at creating a creepy atmosphere, and expertly uses body horror in the movie. Although, her film does not break any new ground. Still, it is a worthy addition to the franchise. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has scored a fresh 85% critic score, based on 47 reviews.
Here are some of the early reactions to The First Omen! Check them out!
Holy shit, THE FIRST OMEN is one hellish surprise. Beautifully shot, carefully directed, and well acted. Some legit creepy imagery and callbacks that gave me the chills. Shockingly graphic too. There’s a moment that goes full Żuławski’s Possession and people are gonna love it. pic.twitter.com/r8U5IrLX5X
— kevin l. lee (@Klee_FilmReview) April 4, 2024
#TheFirstOmen is a classy, female-centred Omen prequel that's devilishly good at keeping its nun on the run 🩸
Read our full review ⬇️https://t.co/dBfKor4veU— Total Film (@totalfilm) April 4, 2024
'The First Omen' is a disturbing and necessary tale about abuse in the Church, bodily autonomy, and spitting in the face of God. Read Mary Beth McAndrews' (@mbmcandrews) review on Dread Central. https://t.co/1vOOaSgMPJ
— Dread Central (@DreadCentral) April 4, 2024
"Arkasha Stevenson doesn’t just helm a prequel worthy of Richard Donner’s classic but establishes herself as a bold new voice in horror." Read @HauntedMeg's review of #TheFirstOmen: https://t.co/AgihSNqOeS
— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) April 4, 2024
#TheFirstOmen is a God-damned thrill ride through a hallucinatory hellscape. It’s blasphemous, sacrilegious and unholy in the best ways. My review via @FreshFictionTV: https://t.co/cwrmwAxzEj
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) April 4, 2024
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