The First Omen

The First Omen

Create something to fear.

16+ 2024 · 119 min · ★ 6.8 (1K) · Horror

When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.

Directed by Arkasha Stevenson · Written by Arkasha Stevenson

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Nell Tiger Free Margaret
Ralph Ineson Father Brennan
Sonia Braga Sister Silva
Tawfeek Barhom Father Gabriel
María Caballero Luz
Charles Dance Father Harris
Bill Nighy Cardinal Lawrence
Nicole Sorace Carlita
Ishtar Currie Wilson Sister Anjelica
Andrea Arcangeli Paolo
Guido Quaglione Alfonzo
Dora Romano Sister Romano

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