"The First Omen: Unveiling the Antichrist's Genesis in a Decently Executed Prequel"

"The First Omen" is a prequel to the 1976 classic "The Omen" and is being praised as a good addition to the franchise. The film incorporates societal unrest in 1971 Rome into its tale of creepy occurrences behind cloistered walls, and despite its ridiculous story, it is soaked in style and mood with shocking and visceral imagery. The movie, borrowing from Italian horror and giallo, works as an expressive, dreamlike journey that taps into deeper, lasting terror, making it a true horror film.