The First Omen (2024)

My trips to the cinema 2024 (117 movies items)

"SCREENING: Regular DATE: April 9th CINEMA: Showcase Cinema de Lux LOCATION: Bluewater"

Provocative and horrifying prequel

“Even for the most optimistic film-goers, the notion of a prequel to 1976's The Omen seems unnecessary and laughable, a shameless cash-grab motivated by commerce instead of artistic integrity. After all, with three sequels, a remake and a short-lived television series, the Omen franchise is no stranger to superfluous milking. Against all odds, however, 2024's The First Omen successfully breathes new life into the property, with screenwriters Tim Smith, Keith Thomas, and Arkasha Stevenson (making her directorial debut) finding fertile narrative ground for this prequel. Instead of trashy and dull, The First Omen is artful and moody - it feels more like an A24 release than a mainstream horror picture. Although not on the same level as Richard Donner's chilling masterpiece, it is a worthwhile c” read more

Movies Viewed in 2024 (151 movies items)

" First Viewing Viewing Date: April 8th Via: Cinema Plot: A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. Rating: 7.4/10 Why Did I Watch It? The positive reviews intrigued me."

Lessons To Be Learned From Horror Films (570 movies items)

"He is coming! And you won’t be ready, for when does!"