'The First Omen' Revives Horror Classic with a Modern Twist

Arkasha Stevenson's debut film delves into the origins of 'The Omen's' Antichrist, challenging film censorship with bold content.

Arkasha Stevenson's directorial debut, 'The First Omen,' explores the origin of Damien Thorn, the Antichrist character from the 1976 horror classic 'The Omen.','Set in 1971, the film follows novitiate Margaret Daino as she uncovers a sinister plot by the Catholic Church to birth the Antichrist, leading to a terrifying discovery and a groundbreaking NC-17 rated scene.
Stevenson pays homage to iconic horror scenes and seeks to add new dimensions to 'The Omen' universe, with a focus on female body horror and challenging societal norms on film censorship.
The film's explicit content, including a controversial birthing scene, sparked debate with the MPA, eventually receiving an R rating after negotiations.
Stevenson expresses interest in expanding the Omen universe further, hinting at potential future stories if 'The First Omen' succeeds commercially.