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Film Review - The First Omen

Film Review - The First Omen

For at least an hour, Arkasha Stevenson’s horror prequel is surprisingly effective

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Apr 10, 2024
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Given the plethora of artistically redundant sequels/prequels/reboots currently plaguing multiplexes, one could be forgiven for ignoring The First Omen on principle. Yet I’m astonished to report that Arkasha Stevenson’s prequel is, against all odds, a rather enjoyable watch for horror fans. Yes, I’ll wait a moment whilst you …

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