The First Omen - 2024 - 5/10

Excessive prequel to The Omen (1976), invents Damien’s backstory, as well as the rationale for his existence.
Novitiate Margaret arrives in Rome from Pittsburgh, begins tasks in the orphanage.
Rather than being severe, many of the sisters smoke or jump on the trampoline.
One fellow novitiate, Luz, suits Margaret in “dressed up to get messed up” attire before they go clubbing.
Waking up the next morning, she realizes something ain’t right and eyes the orphanage closer.
Sure enough, closed rooms, creepy novices, a troubled girl, and a sinister trail.
Well, we knew that already.
Filmwise, characters and script are wildly over-the-top to the point of lunacy.
Countless plot holes. A big one involves Satan who shows up when invoked. Really?
Better for folks who suspect the Antichrist is already active.