10 Best Horror Movies Of 2024 (So Far)

10. The First Omen

It's not unfair to say that expectations were basically through the floor for this prequel to The Omen that not a single solitary soul actually asked for. 

And yet, what a pleasant surprise it was that director Arkasha Stevenson turned in the series' finest effort since the 1976 original - a low bar to clear, admittedly.

Though the basic narrative beats aren't anything new, Stevenson's richly atmospheric filmmaking combines with a mesmerising performance from the great Nell Tiger Free (Servant) to make The First Omen a rare horror prequel that truly justifies its existence.

Packed with haunting and occasionally nauseating imagery, while building uneasy suspense even though the ultimate outcome is unavoidably known, this is proof perfect that gripping stories can still exist within this franchise's seemingly tired framework.

One thing's for sure, Stevenson's outstanding work behind the camera - in her feature debut no less - has made her an immediate talent to watch. Expect big things.