The prequel to the horror movie The Omen (1976) was recently released. It is titled First Omen. It was directed by the debutant Arkasha Stevenson, while the screenplay was written by Tim Smith, Keith Thomas and the director of the film. It is based on the story of Ben Jacoby. The film was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on April 5. After a successful theatrical run, the makers have decided to release the film on the OTT platform. It is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar on May 30. The film has received positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $53 million at the worldwide box office. With limited demography, the movie couldn’t reach the masses. With the OTT release, the fans of The Omen franchise could enjoy yet another marvel.
The First Omen is the sixth film in The Omen franchise. The film stars Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson and Bill Nighy in the lead roles. After the premiere, the fans hailed the cinematography calling it ‘literally to die for!’, while others loved Nell Tiger Free’s captivating performance in the film. Fans also called it the worthy prequel of The Omen, released in 1976. The controversial scenes in The First Omen have raised the bar, which was set by its predecessors. Disney+ Hotstar has now announced the OTT release of this creepy and eerie film on social media, with the caption: “From service to survival. Brace yourself for a chilling mystery.” They also uploaded the trailer of the film with this post.
The First Omen follows the story of an American woman who was sent to work at a church in Rome, where she meets a girl who is plagued by bad visions. She further uncovers a sinister conspiracy to bring about the birth of the Antichrist. The first film of The Omen franchise came in 1976. Two years later, the second film Damien Omen II was released. In 1981, The Final Conflict, and in 1991 Omen IV: The Awakening was released.
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