Earlier this year, 20th Century Studios invited audiences to learn where evil was born with the release ofArkasha Stevenson’sThe First Omen. Now, Hulu is offering fans of the franchise the opportunity to chase the prequel with the original as the streamer is the current home of bothThe First Omenand the movie that kicked-off one of the most legendary horror franchises,The Omen. This gives viewers an opportunity to watch Stevenson’s movie the way it was meant to be viewed, with the origin story bleeding directly into the 1976Gregory Peck-led horror flick.
It’s hard to nail a new entry in a beloved franchise,particularly from the ‘70s, a decade that defined the genre. But both audiences and critics agree that Stevenson’s prequel wasthe perfect introduction to the franchisethat has a total of five titles under its belt. Ticking off the Certified Fresh box onRotten Tomatoes, Stevenson’s feature length directorial debut sits on the website with an 82% critics rating. The movie followsNell Tiger Free’s (Game of Thrones) Margaret, an American nun who’s eager to begin a new position at a Catholic orphanage in Rome. Learning the Italian language and working her way in with the other nuns is challenging enough, but when she begins to uncover a sinister conspiracy within the Church, Margaret’s world - and faith system - is totally flipped on its head. Heavily leaning into the body horror subgenre, the movie is packed with jump scares and gross-out moments as the priests and nuns plot the birth of the Antichrist.
‘The Omen’ is Gregory Peck’s Most Iconic Horror Role
Though his name hasgone down in historyfor his work in titles includingTo Kill a MockingbirdandRoman Holiday, Peck truly shined in horror movies. To us,The Omenwill always be his best, but the actor also dazzles as a lawyer being stalked by the man he put behind bars inCape Fearand as one of history’s most notorious real-life monsters,Josef Mengele, inThe Boys from Brazil.
Head over to Hulu now to streamThe First OmenandThe Omen.
Mysterious deaths surround an American ambassador. Could the child that he is raising actually be the Antichrist? The Devil’s own son?
The First Omen
A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
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