Dark Forebodings Emerge in The First Omen Teaser
Prepare for an unholy descent into darkness with The First Omen Teaser This long-awaited prequel to The Omen series is set to send shivers down your spine as it hits theaters this spring
The First Omen, a prequel to the 1976 horror film The Omen, was announced in April 2016. It explores the mysterious origins of Damien's birth and his mother. The script was written by Tim Smith, Arkasha Stevenson, and Keith Thomas, with Stevenson making her feature directorial debut.
The film follows Margaret (Nell Tiger Free), an American sent to work at a church in Rome, where she uncovers a sinister conspiracy to bring about the birth of an Antichrist. If you're familiar with the story of The Omen, you might have an idea of where this is heading. Watch the teaser below.
The use of Fever Ray's "If I Had A Heart" is an interesting choice, as it is the recognizable theme song from the TV show Vikings, setting an eerie tone for what's to come. There's even a glimpse of the 666 mark inside someone's mouth, reminiscent of The Omen where the mark was found on Damien's scalp.
Ralph Ineson will take on the role of the younger Father Brennan, a priest determined to prevent the birth of the Antichrist. In the original film, an older version of Brennan was portrayed by Patrick Troughton. The First Omen also features Sonia Braga, Bill Nighy, and Tawfeek Barhom.
The mid-90s saw a TV remake of The Omen, with hopes of launching a television series, but it never progressed past the pilot. A 2016 A&E attempt focused on an older Damien. The original Omen led to three sequels and a 2006 remake featuring Julia Stiles and Liev Schreiber. Look out for The First Omen in theaters on April 5, 2024.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of the original "The Omen" series, I am thrilled about the upcoming prequel, "The First Omen." The teaser trailer has sent shivers down my spine and left me eagerly anticipating the film's release. The choice of Fever Ray's "If I Had A Heart" as the background music is a stroke of genius, perfectly capturing the eerie and ominous atmosphere of the original film. The glimpse of the 666 mark inside someone's mouth is a chilling reminder of the evil that lurks within the story.
The casting of Ralph Ineson as the younger Father Brennan is inspired, and I can't wait to see his portrayal of the priest determined to prevent the birth of the Antichrist. The addition of talented actors like Sonia Braga, Bill Nighy, and Tawfeek Barhom to the cast only heightens my excitement. While I have mixed feelings about the previous attempts to revive "The Omen" franchise, I am hopeful that "The First Omen" will live up to the legacy of the original and deliver a truly terrifying and unforgettable cinematic experience.
