'The First Omen' Trailer Unveils Prequel to Classic Horror Film

Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, the film uncovers a church conspiracy to birth the Antichrist and is set for an April 5, 2024 release.

The first trailer for 'The First Omen', a prequel to the 1976 horror classic 'The Omen', has been released. The film, directed by Arkasha Stevenson, follows a young American woman who uncovers a terrifying conspiracy within the church to bring about the birth of the Antichrist.
The film stars Nell Tiger Free, known for her role in 'Servant', alongside Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, and Bill Nighy. The screenplay was co-written by Stevenson, Tim Smith, and Keith Thomas, based on a story by Ben Jacoby.
The original 'The Omen', directed by Richard Donner, was a box office hit and spawned multiple sequels, a television series, and a 2006 remake. 'The First Omen' marks the first prequel in the franchise.
The teaser trailer features eerie clips and a tagline that reads, 'To control those who don't believe, create something to fear.' The film is set to be released in theaters on April 5, 2024.
The 'Omen' franchise is the latest classic horror series to be revisited, following recent revivals of 'The Exorcist' and 'Halloween'.