The prequel to The Omen is finally making its way to theaters, and we have a trailer to prove it.
The Omen, for those who need a refresher, is a franchise that centers around a child named Damien who is purported to be the son of Satan (aka the Antichrist). The first film came out in 1976, with a more recent remake in 2006. The prequel, The First Omen, takes place before the events of that story.
Here’s the official synopsis:
When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
That description and the trailer itself don’t definitively say how far in the past The First Omen takes place before the events of The Omen. What it does reveal, however, is that the vibe of the film is one of existential horror and dread in the face of powers beyond our control and comprehension.
Good times!
The movie stars Nell Tiger Free (Servant), Tawfeek Barhom (Mary Magdalene), Sônia Braga (Kiss of the Spider Woman), Ralph Ineson (The Northman), and Bill Nighy (Living). The film is directed by Arkasha Stevenson (Legion), based on characters created by David Seltzer in the original film from 1976, with a story by Ben Jacoby (Bleed) and a screenplay by Tim Smith & Arkasha Stevenson and Keith Thomas (Firestarter).
David S. Goyer (Hellraiser, Foundation) and Keith Levine (“The Night House”) are producing, and the executive producers are Tim Smith, Whitney Brown, and Gracie Wheelan.
The First Omen begins its evil journey in theaters on April 5, 2024.
Check out the trailer below.
