The First Omen

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The First Omen: A Terrifying Prequel with a Shocking Twist

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Discover the chilling world of 'The First Omen' prequel and how it's spooking audiences with its star-studded cast and eerie storyline!

"The First Omen" has taken the horror genre by storm with its spine-chilling prequel to the iconic "Omen" franchise. Star actress Nell Tiger Free's showstopping performance in just two takes has left the crew in awe, unable to make eye contact with her. Director Arkasha Stevenson's unexpected pitch for a female body-centric storyline impressed the studio, almost earning an NC-17 rating for its intense narrative. The movie follows the character Margaret, played by Nell Tiger Free, in a fresh take on the classic horror storyline.

As the prequel "The First Omen" hits theaters, the legacy of "The Omen" franchise, which began in 1976 with a star-studded cast, including Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, is revisited. Despite its Oscar-winning success, the franchise has continued to scare viewers for almost 50 years with its eerie premise. However, the sequel to "The First Omen" faces a major challenge, complicating the prospects for future installments.

The cast of "The First Omen" was spooked on set when a crucifix spontaneously snapped in half after filming a highly charged scene. The supernatural occurrences on set added to the eerie atmosphere of the film, enhancing the overall terrifying experience for the actors and crew. With director Arkasha Stevenson's vision and Nell Tiger Free's standout performance, "The First Omen" promises a weekend of horror-filled entertainment for audiences.

In a surprising turn of events, the horror prequel "The First Omen" has reignited interest in the classic franchise, breathing new life into the beloved horror series. As the film garners attention for its spooky storyline and standout performances, fans of the genre eagerly anticipate what the future holds for the "Omen" universe.

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'The First Omen' Star Nell Tiger Free on Her Showstopping Scene ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The First Omen star Nell Tiger Free nailed a key moment in just two takes that left the crew unable to make eye contact with her.

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The First Omen Director Arkasha Stevenson: Prequel Pitch, MPA ... (IndieWire)

Interview: Her vision for "Omen" prequel hinged on building a female body-centric story the studio unexpectedly loved, and almost earned NC-17 rating.

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'The First Omen,' a chilling prequel to 'The Omen' revisits franchise ... (WTVD-TV)

"The Omen" franchise has scared viewers for almost 50 years, and now, it's back with a fresh take on the main character. We follow Margaret, played by Nell ...

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The Omen: as prequel The First Omen opens, how tale about the ... (South China Morning Post)

The Omen, released in 1976 with a cast including Gregory Peck, Lee Remick and Billie Whitelaw, won an Oscar and started a long-running franchise; The latest ...

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The First Omen Has A Major Sequel Problem (& The Solution Is A ... (Screen Rant)

The First Omen is a prequel to the classic horror franchise, but the approach the movie is taking is going to make it difficult to mount any sequels.

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The First Omen director Arkasha Stevenson calls actor Nell Tiger ... (Firstpost)

Get ready for a terrifying weekend, as 'The First Omen' opens in theatres on April 5.

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The First Omen cast spooked by crucifix that spontaneously ... (Yahoo Movies UK)

Nell Tiger Free, star of the new horror prequel, says the religious symbol 'snapped in half' after filming a highly-charged scene.

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The First Omen Actress Nell Tiger Free Opens Up On Scene That ... (Times Now)

As novitiate Margaret Daino, she captivates both new audiences and fans of "Servant." In the prequel, Margaret uncovers a plot to unleash evil, leading to a ...

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'The First Omen' Director Arkasha Stevenson Says Classic Horror ... (Hollywood Reporter)

'The First Omen' Director Arkasha Stevenson Says Classic Horror Franchise Has Plenty of Stories Left ... The prequel to the 1976 classic could spark more: "while ...

The First Omen Star Nell Tiger Free Compares Margaret To Other ... (Comicbook.com)

However, things take a dark turn when she starts to uncover an evil conspiracy that will lead to the events of the original The Omen (1976). ComicBook.com ...

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How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels (Austin Chronicle)

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in.

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Nell Tiger Free visits dark side in 'The First Omen' (Boston Herald)

If it seems strange to be making this elaborate, spectacularly violent prequel to a movie made 48 years ago, “The First Omen” links perfectly with its ...

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the first omen release date: The First Omen release date, story ... (The Economic Times)

"The First Omen" movie will first be released in theatres and subsequently it will make its way to OTT streaming platform and digital rental mode.

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“It wasn't just ticking off a box…” Nell Tiger Free on The First Omen (SciFiNow)

We take a deep dive into the The Omen franchise with horror fan and The First Omen star Nell Tiger Free who has a strange real-life connection to the first ...

'The First Omen' fearlessly features graphic female bodies (Yahoo Finance)

For “The First Omen” director Arkasha Stevenson, it was imperative to create a fearsome film focused on female body horror, including graphic birthing ...

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'The First Omen' Review: The Days Before Damien (The New York Times)

A prequel to the original franchise, this debut feature from Arkasha Stevenson is a thrilling mash-up of horror tropes that gives the story new life.

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'The First Omen' fearlessly features graphic female bodies (Reuters)

For “The First Omen” director Arkasha Stevenson, it was imperative to create a fearsome film focused on female body horror, including graphic birthing ...

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'The First Omen' Review: 'Omen' Prequel Pales Next to 'Immaculate' (Variety)

Akasha Stevenson concocts a twisted-nun backstory to 'The Omen' that's less scary than the 1976 horror classic suggested, but infinitely more profane.

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