Upon release, surprised the industry. Early trailers suggested a generic jump-scare fest, but critics were floored by its intellectual depth. It currently holds a "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes (around 81%), with the consensus stating: "A prequel that proves evil never truly dies, The First Omen expands the franchise with nerve-shredding terror and surprising thematic depth."
Horror is a genre that often gets overlooked for acting accolades, but Nell Tiger Free’s performance in is a career-defining tour de force. Known previously for Servant (Apple TV+), Free brings a physicality to Margaret that rivals Isabelle Adjani in Possession (1981). The First Omen