The First Omen is a hauntingly disturbing prequel.
Get ready for chills and thrills as 20th Century Studios’ latest horror installment, ‘The First Omen,’ unveils its sinister tale across digital platforms and physical media this summer. Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, the film delves into the origins of terror, set to debut on Hulu starting May 30 and arriving on Blu-ray on July 30. Read our Movie Review!
This prequel to the iconic Omen series takes viewers back to 1971, following American novice Margaret (played by Nell Tiger Free of ‘Game of Thrones’), embarking on a pivotal journey to Rome that unveils the dark forces behind Damien’s haunting legacy. For those eager to experience the genesis of evil sooner, ‘The First Omen’ will be available on digital retailers like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on May 28. This release includes exclusive behind-the-scenes features, offering fans deeper insights into the film’s creation.
The special featurette ‘The Mystery of Margaret’ explores Margaret’s character and the film’s haunting mysteries. Additionally, Stevenson shares her directorial vision and the film’s female-driven perspective in ‘The Director’s Vision.’ For enthusiasts of the chilling Omen saga, all five original films are currently available to stream on Hulu. This provides a nostalgic dive into the iconic horror franchise.
The film has a stellar cast.
It includes Nell Tiger Free as Margaret, Ralph Ineson, Sonia Braga, Tawfeek Barhom, and the legendary Bill Nighy under the direction of Arkasha Stevenson. Based on characters created by David Seltzer (‘The Omen’), the story unfolds with a screenplay by Tim Smith, Arkasha Stevenson, and Keith Thomas.
So mark your calendars for May 30 on Hulu or catch ‘The First Omen’ digitally on May 28 to witness the chilling birth of evil. Then, prepare to add this bone-chilling prequel to your Blu-ray collection on July 30, complete with spine-tingling bonus features that explore the darkness behind the film’s haunting narrative.
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Sean Tajipour
Sean Tajipour is the Founder and Editor of Nerdtropolis and the host of the Moviegoers Society and Reel Insights Podcast. He is also a member of the Critics Choice Association. You can follow on Twitter and Instagram @Seantaj.
