Witness the birth of evil when 20th Century Studios’ ‘The First Omen' arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on 5th August.
Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, ‘The First Omen' is a prequel to the classic horror film franchise.
Set in 1971 and starring Nell Tiger Free (TV’s “Game of Thrones”) as American nun-to-be Margaret, who’s traveling to Rome to take the veil, ‘The First Omen' reveals the horrific events leading up to Damien’s inception. Fans can delve deeper into the franchise with exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus features.
In this psychological horror prequel to the classic Omen films, a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church. Soon, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith, and that reveals a terrifying conspiracy to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. ‘The First Omen' stars Nell Tiger Free (‘Servant'), Tawfeek Barhom (‘Mary Magdalene'), Sonia Braga (‘Kiss of the Spider Woman'), Ralph Ineson (‘The Northman') and Bill Nighy (‘Living'). The film is directed by Arkasha Stevenson based on characters created by David Seltzer (‘The Omen'), with a story by Ben Jacoby (‘Bleed') and a screenplay by Tim Smith & Arkasha Stevenson and Keith Thomas (‘Firestarter').
Bonus Features
Featurettes:
- The Mystery of Margaret – Join director Arkasha Stevenson and stars Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy and Maria Caballero as they dive into the character of Margaret, her relationships with other characters, and how she’s manipulated while trying to solve the film’s horrifying mystery.
- The Director’s Vision – Director Arkasha Stevenson talks about her love of horror films, the opportunity to expand on The Omen legacy, and crafting ‘The First Omen' entirely through a female lens. She also describes shooting in Rome, and the cast recounts working with Arkasha.
- Signs of The First Omen – Join the director and talented artists as they reveal some of the symbolism within the set designs and the costumes. Learn how the use of practical effects blurs the line between what is real and what is not in ‘The First Omen's' terrifying world.
‘The First Omen' released on Blu-ray and DVD on 5th August 2024.
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