The First Omen Prequel Navigates NC-17 Rating Challenges, Embraces '70s Horror Aesthetics

Set to hit theaters on April 5, the horror movie prequel draws inspiration from the '70s and faces hurdles with its intense content.

The First Omen, a prequel to the 1976 horror classic, adopts a '70s aesthetic in its promotional materials, paying homage to the era's horror genre.
Director Arkasha Stevenson fought to include a scene depicting forced birthing, challenging the NC-17 rating to maintain the film's thematic integrity.
The struggle to avoid an NC-17 rating led to creative adjustments that intensified the movie, according to producer Keith Levine.
Star Nell Tiger Free hints that audience theories about the trailer are off the mark, raising anticipation for unexpected plot twists.
The film, featuring a strong cast including Ralph Ineson and Bill Nighy, tackles themes of body horror and female autonomy.