The First Omen
Director: Arkasha Stevenson
Actors: Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Sonia Braga
PlotA young psychologist named Julia becomes entangled in a chilling sequence of events after discovering a series of ancient, prophetic documents predicting catastrophic outcomes for humanity. As she delves deeper into her research, she learns about a secret sect that believes they can enact these prophecies to bring about a new world order. Julia's investigations lead her to cross paths with a mysterious historian, Dr. Harlan, who initially seems to hold the key to understanding the prophecies. However, their shared quest for knowledge plunges them into a labyrinthine conspiracy, fraught with terrifying visions and inexplicable occurrences.
Haunted by eerie premonitions and plagued by inexplicable phenomena, Julia starts questioning her own mental state. Her situation becomes increasingly dire when members of the ancient sect begin targeting her, willing to silence anyone interfering with their plans. With time running out, Julia must navigate through the dark histories and motives behind the doomsday cult, unravel the true nature of the prophecies, and confront her own deepest fears. The looming threat of chaos and destruction grows ever more imminent, pushing Julia towards a climactic showdown where the fate of humanity hangs precariously in the balance.
Writers: Tim Smith, Arkasha Stevenson, Keith Thomas
Release Date: 05 Apr 2024
Runtime: 119 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Italy, Serbia, Canada
Language: English, Italian
Home Video Reviews
The First Omen offers stylistic, spooky entertainment with excellent audio-visual presentation, although it sometimes tries too hard to connect to the original.
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