‘The First Omen’: Haunting beginnings of the Antichrist

A visceral experience bathed in bloody, satanic body horror     “The First Omen” represents the new age of Catholic horror that recycles the “deal with the devil” archetype but transforms it to a whole new level. It introduces the history behind the notorious demon-child Damien from the 1976 horror classic “The Omen.” Although it identifies as a prequel, it does an astounding job at standing on its own meant to satisfy old-time fans and (quite literally) birth new ones. The foreboding opening scene shows excommunicated priest Father Brennan (Ralph Ineson) unfolding the conspiracy concerning the plans of the Catholic […]…

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