That possession scene and the one scene in the dark room scared the shit out of me. The last 20 minutes made me really uncomfortable, hard to watch, but terrifying. 9/10
Me to @melveesings. The possession scene was incredibly good. I wasn't terrified but I did feel uneasy. I saw The Omen in the movie theaters when it first came out. This was a really good movie that is in keeping with the others.
@@Tool30301 Pandorum. I was trying to look up reviews on it when it came out and stumbled across Jeremy. :). Twilight? Wow that is quite a bit ago :) what’s your favorite review from him? Mine is Sinister, he convinced me it was not just a simple horror film.
@@Pewpewpew182 Lol asking me to pick a favorite child would be easier, but right now I'd say Mortal Kombat Annihilation, it's a very funny review with a really good point about how MK was a trailblazer when it came to lore in fighting games.
I wasn’t planning on watching this because I’m so sick of cheap prequels and I love The Omen, but your review actually convinced me to give it a go. Thank you for that.
Richard Donner directed the original version that starred Gregory Peck back in the mid 1970’s - and I think it still stands up today (except perhaps ‘that’ scene). Trainee nuns are called novitiates.
I actually thought this wasn't going to be as good of a horror movie seeing what's came before and the commercials but damn if this is enough to blow Jeremy's mind then I need to see this movie now.
This movie is legitimately great. I would recommend having the original lined up to watch very soon after. This one is a great prequel and companion piece.
@@RubexQewbIs it anti-religious in any regard? If so, by how much? Without spoilers maybe? I would really appreciate it SO MUCH i might see it with my mom and grandma and their christians
@@creatorcomedy1450 not at all . If you seen any of the tv spots , the priest says “ there’s churches that pray to god and there’s others that pray to something else “ also the main character does say that she was treated badly by the nuns but I don’t consider that “anti religious” . It explains why .
Hey Jeremy, great review! I agree with all your points. I saw the film last night and even still today, I can’t believe some of the graphic imagery I saw on the screen. I NEVER thought I would see anything like that in a studio film, let alone one from Disney! This film is so dark, unnerving and unwholesome, that the best compliment I can give it is that it feels like Satan himself was a technical advisor on it. I also can’t believe this is Arkasha Stevenson’s feature-film debut (she also co-wrote the screenplay). She knocks it out of the stratosphere on this one. Not only is the movie set in 1971 it feels like it was shot in 1971. The cinematography, editing style and sound design all feel like lo-fi throwbacks to the 70s, in the best possible way. Yet it never feels dated and greatly respects Richard Donner’s film. I can’t recommend this movie enough ... if you can handle it!
I am a Catholic. The term Jeremy is looking for is novitiate or postulant. Both terms refer to different stages of formation in which an aspirant to consecrated life goes through in order to become a nun.
I believe in Jesus myself. I'm questioning if I should even be watching these types of movies? But at the very least, I'll watch Jeremy's review. Do you have any movie suggestions that don't necessarily have to be about Jesus or religion. But preferably comedies or other types of movies or shows that are ok to watch or won't feel guilty watching?
@@Fromwoketoawakeandfindingfaith Most horror movies, specifically ones dealing with religious institutions and exorcisms are sacrilegious. So I wouldn't recommend watching much of that genre. I think a comedy that features religious life, but is not antithetical to religious values, is Nacho Libre. The TV series, the Chosen, is one of the best dramatizations of the Gospels. The Lord of The Rings trilogy is not about religion, but contains religious allegories that are congruent with Christian teaching. A good channel to watch for recommendations is Upon Friar Reviews. It features two Franciscan priests who review movies and they speak about how certain secular oriented films which support Christian virtue and how certain films glorify values that are opposed to Christian reaching.
@@FromwoketoawakeandfindingfaithAs someone who was previously religious, Id suggest not limiting yourself with film. They are all different. Have different messages, tones, themes, etc. Movies like this one in particular are pointing out the fallibility of man and his perversion of religion, albeit in an extreme way. If you want another person's opinion on religion and movies check out Chris stuckmanns story about leaving the Jehovah's witnesses.
@@Fromwoketoawakeandfindingfaith As someone who was previously atheist I believe we should look at this type of movies, facing your fears should be something we do all the time as Christians, and knowing evil exits instead of looking away from it is what we should do that's why the cross exists, face the evil and overcome it rise from it. Looking into the void is the only way to appreciate the light.
Well @JeremyJahns, Since you mentioned it! Theres a process to one entering religious life for nuns. The first steps include becoming a Postulant or Novice. Then as the time goes on they take vows of commitment for a certain amount of time till eventually they take their final vows. Each religious order has its differences but thats the general rule.
Hold on the mother of Damien? then what about the scene in original Omen film where the ambassador and the photographer are in the graveyard and discover the remains of the real baby of the ambassador and the remains of the jackal (Damien's mother) ? so is it a prequel or a reboot???
The jackal is the father instead. I wouldn't say it's too drastic of a retcon, and it makes the prequel a better film. Women generally make for better horror protagonists, for obvious reasons
Jeremy, damn. Great review! I really shouldn't have watched this review yet. I am become the very thing that I abhor ... but dayyyy-yaaam! I blame your thumbnail. It hooked me and turned me into a mere number in your RUclips stats! 🖤 Thanks, man. 😉
You are cool, Jeremy.... Once I discovered you, I binged all the previous videos.... I liked it, very much... You are very good at voice modulations... Talk speed, you don't waste the viewers time for a single second... Tight editing even from the start... Most of the time hit point about the movies... You entertained(ing) us... For so long... Thanks for that... ( That moustache on the finger looked real on you... )
This movie completely caught me off guard, I haven't been actually scared from a movie in a while. And, man is this movie beautiful. If there was ever a horror movie that derves an Oscar, it should be this one. Cinematography, soundtrack, and acting was superb! To know this was the directors debut is crazy, props to everyone who worked on this!
The Servant, right.. still have to check on the two latest seasons, totally forgot about it- yet it was pretty good. Always the same thing with these Apple Shows, it's really weird. Good, or so it feels at the moment, yet so utterly forgettable ultimately...
(maybe it has to do with the time between seasons always increasing, and the sheer number of new quality shows to check.. really not sure. Then covid and the strike..)
I'm sure it's been said here already, but that great scene you mentioned is a call back to 1981's Possession. It was great here, but you should see the original. It's mind blowing.
Hmm, a rare horror movie actually being good? Wow! Also, I respect Jeremy for pointing out the film score (the orchestrated music). This gives me hope.
This last decade has been a tremendous uptick for the horror genre. The 1990s/2000s were extremely rough. We are getting original ideas and somewhat decent sequels.
@Outpost31Research totally agree but there's always many people out there thats too skeptical about horror movie?😂 i mean come on,give it a chance dont be too negative lol
Late Night with the Devil has to be my favorite horror film of 2024 so far. I too am surprised The First Omen got pretty good reviews. Maybe i'll check it out.
@@Near2L It's doing pretty well for an IFC film though, better than expected so I'm happy about that. It had a much eerier tone throughout than The First Omen.
@@EJD339 The original movie did make kind of a big deal about that reveal so it's kind of the canon itself that made that detail so relevant. It would be funny if they included a scene that handwaves that away with it being some kind of devilish trick. "Wow, you actually believed the jackal story? Damn, you humans are gullible. It's just a prank, bro."
@@ashleybrooke2087Hmm, you're right. It's like if they're going to believe in that then vampires, werewolves, ghost, zombies, evil leprechauns, etc... and all of the other sorts of make-believe horror stories are gullible to be believed as well. But again, it kinda does take away a bit of lore of the original franchise...
I think 1976’s The Omen is great. Rewatching it a couple months ago, it still holds up quite well. With this movie, I think I’ll wait until it hits streaming. I’m already seeing a lot of movies in theaters this month, which means one I’m not as looking forward to has to wait for a couple of months. After this review though, this movie has more of my attention.
Bro, I wanna know if this was true for anyone else cause I watched the omen a few Halloweens back with my aunt, and that shit was a laugh riot. All of the "scary" scenes just landed with perfect comedic timing for me. It just felt so dated. I've wondered over the years if I was missing something since it's supposed to be this horror classic, but idk.
@@19bones99 nah you didn't miss anything horror is very subjective kinda like comedy. I find a lot of scary movies funny but a lot of other movies people don't find scary I find terrifying.
I am going to see the movie this afternoon. I was nervous about it, but look forward to it now. I have a fairly demanding time schedule, and this was the only showing that fit perfectly.
@@mooseyman74 Well Damien was a abomination mixture of Satan and a animal .....watch the original 1976 movie it explains all the mythology .Also The 1979 sequel Damien the omen part two .
I'm stuck on trying to figure out the continuity on who Damien's mother was like in the OG films his mother was supposedly a Jackal. I don't want to say spoilers but ppl who watched get me right? Like was the thing that was in the fire the "Grandmother" of Damien? Like I had more questions than answers. So many questions. It doesn't give to many answers and it felt more of like an insinuation about his parentage. And, what happens to "others" in the sequels (OG Films) or are they gonna reboot/remake the whole thing?
I totally agree with you , Jeremy. This film is so much better than I expected! In particular the way the director recreated the 1970s cinematography was remarkable and it gave it this vintage looks from the original film. The story is very well told and actress who played Margaret did an incredible job! 5 stars in my books.
@@casthedemon its an absolute classic. The first Omen definitely seems like it could work for people who haven’t seen the first movie but i highly recommend seeing the original.
Saw The First Omen last night, loved the fact they actually shot this in Rome. The architecture helps sell the gravitas of what's happening. As for 2024 I'm going to go with Late Night with the Devil but that may be challenged later on by Abigail, Longlegs, Cuckoo, etc.
I *didn't* know anything about that movie going in. Didnt even know its a prequel. And MAN. At the ending i was like "I CAN'T WAIT FOR A SEQUEL DAMN" ... well i guess I'm in for a treat. Bought the trilogy on Amazon 2 hours ago
The attempt at Isabelle Adjani performance in possession was very interesting. Definitely a huge inspiration in this film. The actress did an incredible job
@@sunside7 I was trying to figure out a good name for the face he makes during the jump scare, started picturing The Grudge, and as soon as I realized just how perfectly his surname of "Jahns" matches up with "Ju-On," I took it and ran! Glad it's being appreciated. 😎😊
@DJtheBlack-RibbonedRose Oh it was a stroke of genius 😂 Also, thanks for the time stamp for the 2nd jump scare, would have missed it for sure otherwise! I wonder how many other Easter eggs in Jeremy's videos I might have missed. Has this pulled this stuff before?
@@sunside7 Hee hee, thanks. And you're welcome; I wasn't aware of it myself until I read another comment because I stopped the video after Jeremy finished talking, but once I went back and checked, figured I'd add that one too. I'm aware of at least one other video where he made a point about jump-scares by reenacting them, and I do think he may have included one at the very end, but I'd have go back to it and look.
The hand coming out of the vagina was unnecessary. It also suffers the same curse that all prequels suffer: we all know Damian is born and doesn’t die h til he fights Jesus in omen 3 as an adult. There were no stakes
I just came to see if anyone else wasn't thinking that the possession scene in the third act wasn't a masterpiece, well Jeremy you nailed it great review by the way.
The possession like (nothing like the Exorcist) bit towards he end was a homage (confirmed by actor) to the subway section from "The Possession (1981)" a cult classic that also stars Sam Neil, you know Damien from "The Omen 3: The Final Conflict" (which I actually really like as well)
Glad you enjoyed it. For me. Evil Dead Rise is the best horror movie of the 2020s. Sure that movie came out back in 2023 but my parents and I really love that movie. Heck it's my all time favorite and I gave it a 10 outta 10. The reason why is because the whole movie is incredibly memorable from the opening, to the cast, the sound design, the makeup/practical effects, the music, and the acting was all great. Plus. I'm very excited for the upcoming sequel. It will start filming near the end of this year and will be releasing to the public next year in October 31st (perfect timing) 2025 and they said that the actresses that played Beth and Cassie will make a return.
76 Omen is the best Final Destination film ever and still has perhaps the greatest soundtrack ever, so I’m glad this prequel doesn’t suck I thought Damien’s mother was a donkey, though 😂
I don't know what you're saying. Are you saying that you stayed awake until 6am waiting for this review... because that's dumb. Or are you saying that this 5 minute video was so long that by the time it finished, it was 6am, and thus too late to go to bed now? What are you saying? I can't go to sleep until I find out.
Knowing that its a prequel to a movie that's 48 years old at this point with tagline in the poster confidently saying that it is "the most terrifying movie of the year", it's honestly quite shocking that it has been getting a strong positive buzz, but hey good for them 😂
Damn I must been only one that thought this movie was pointless and doesn’t add any relevance to the overall franchise 😅 aww well. Glad others enjoyed it. 2/10 for me
What's funny is that The Omen is basically a cinematic version of a 1974 episode of Kolchak: The Night Stalker called "The Devil's Platform", with Tom Skerritt, who plays a character similar to Damien Thorn.
The Omen is one of my favorite horror films of all time. And I gotta be honest I had low expectations for this movie when I first saw the trailer. But after watching your review I’m gonna have to take your word for it and I will go check it out when I get the chance.
Not a fan of retconning Damien's birth. The twist with his birth sets up a possible parallel sequel to run alongside the original films. They also made Father Brennan a heroic character when it is clearly shown in the original film that he is marked with the number 666... suggesting he was a part of the conspiracy and was seeking redemption...
When I heard Nell Tiger Free was going to star in this I pretty much knew she was going to nail it having already seen her in horror/thriller series The Servant on Apple TV, which practically trained her for this movie lol.
You wouldn’t know about anything before it by looking at this one anyway because they changed the jackal birth into a human nun birth. I’m with you on passing on this one.
Nell Tiger Free is really good in the Apple TV+ show called Servant. I was hoping to see her in more horror roles in the future, really looking forward to seeing this soon!
Me looking at the thumbnail like
“Don’t do that… don’t give me hope”
@DontReadMyProfilePicture498 Knock it off, dude. Everyone is tired of spammers and attention seekers.
@DontReadMyProfilePicture498 You suck!
Right lol he be faking us out sometimes! Glad i get a good scary movie in my future lol
I haven’t been the same since the Rise of Skywalker thumbnail. Now anytime I see him happy I’m like “…is this a troll?”
@@OlJohnJoeWill never forget the Rise of Skywalker thumbnail
Bro actually waited for the 10 second mark to pass. Respect.
I checked as well 🤣
He’s learning..
legit
exactly 10 seconds too lol
I don't get it
Now I realize that The First Omen and Monkey Man have almost the exact same poster, and I find that extremely amusing.
And Jeremy fits right in with his iconic red background! 😆❤
Forreal. I thought he was reviewing the Monkey Man again lol
Thought it was a poster for Dr Sleep when I first saw it…or Malignant…or Barbarian or…yeah.
@@thedingleberrybush6076 Clearly a beloved, albeit overused, poster theme, especially in horror films. ❤🖤
See em as a double feature
The Monkey Omen
It's hilarious seeing Jeremy reviews on his channel with back to back posters of a Red and Black silhouette standing in the doorway lmao
Not to mention it all being done against his own red background. 😉
lmao
And Back to back Awkwardly long Freeze frame😂
That possession scene and the one scene in the dark room scared the shit out of me. The last 20 minutes made me really uncomfortable, hard to watch, but terrifying. 9/10
Really? 5/10 for me.
@@hayward022that’s a combined 14/20
It’s a fine movie, not great, not bad. Doesn’t help that immaculate has almost the same plot and came out a few weeks before.
3/10 for me
Me to @melveesings. The possession scene was incredibly good. I wasn't terrified but I did feel uneasy. I saw The Omen in the movie theaters when it first came out. This was a really good movie that is in keeping with the others.
Fun fact: There was a tv show called Damien that was on A&E I believe, wish that never got cancelled. It was a good twist on The Omen!
I did see that show it was interesting
It was actually really good. Sad so many potentially good show just get cancelled.
@@ChristmasLore yeah and honestly if we did get another season of that show I would’ve gave it a shot.
Yes, I thought it was good. Enjoyed the variations of the Oscar awarded score by Jerry Goldsmith.
Way to make sad. It ended on a cliffhanger if I remember correctly.
Jeremy thanks for keeping us entertained for 15 years.
You and AVGN are my favorite channels all these years later. ❤
Looking forward to seeing this!
Try the why files. If you haven't already a.j. and hecklefish are seriously the best thing on youtube. I'm willing to die on this hill.
What was your first JeremyJahns video, mine was Twilight?
@@Tool30301 Pandorum. I was trying to look up reviews on it when it came out and stumbled across Jeremy. :).
Twilight? Wow that is quite a bit ago :) what’s your favorite review from him? Mine is Sinister, he convinced me it was not just a simple horror film.
@@Pewpewpew182 Lol asking me to pick a favorite child would be easier, but right now I'd say Mortal Kombat Annihilation, it's a very funny review with a really good point about how MK was a trailblazer when it came to lore in fighting games.
@@Tool30301🤣🤣🤣 perfect answer!!!!
I wasn’t planning on watching this because I’m so sick of cheap prequels and I love The Omen, but your review actually convinced me to give it a go. Thank you for that.
Richard Donner directed the original version that starred Gregory Peck back in the mid 1970’s - and I think it still stands up today (except perhaps ‘that’ scene). Trainee nuns are called novitiates.
What scene in the original are you referring?
I read that as Tranie Nuns
@@Nope2479 i think it's the one where the mother falls in slow motion
Just watched it for the first time a few days ago.
Surprised at how effective it is being a damn near 50 year old movie.
The nanny freaked me out lol!
Honestly the second Omen is my favorite of the series
Jeremy mentions red door way covers while reviewing with a red background LOL Goated.
Ha ha yes, I'm glad someone else brought this up! 😆🧧
😂
Jeremy making fun of jumpscares while doing acutally a good jumpscare was not something I expected
It was so obvious I closed my eyes before it happened 😂
(but it made me laugh, good bit)
it wasnt that good.
It was very good 🎉😂
I actually thought this wasn't going to be as good of a horror movie seeing what's came before and the commercials but damn if this is enough to blow Jeremy's mind then I need to see this movie now.
It's good. Go see it. I was surprised.
This movie is legitimately great. I would recommend having the original lined up to watch very soon after. This one is a great prequel and companion piece.
Just finished watching it . I’m genuinely surprised how good it was and yeah, the possession scene was shot amazing and one take as well .
@@RubexQewbIs it anti-religious in any regard? If so, by how much? Without spoilers maybe? I would really appreciate it SO MUCH i might see it with my mom and grandma and their christians
@@creatorcomedy1450 not at all . If you seen any of the tv spots , the priest says “ there’s churches that pray to god and there’s others that pray to something else “ also the main character does say that she was treated badly by the nuns but I don’t consider that “anti religious” . It explains why .
In your Late Night With the Devil review, I was hoping you’d go with the retro “Worth Buying On VHS” rating. So thrilled you used that one here!
Jeremy reppin' that VHS collection. Respect.
Jeremy's jump scare made my day 😂
Your jump scare had me laughing for the rest of the video, that shit was truly funny, tickled me just the right way to start off my day, thanks!
😂😂😂😂😂
Get off RUclips to start your day puC
Hey Jeremy, great review! I agree with all your points. I saw the film last night and even still today, I can’t believe some of the graphic imagery I saw on the screen. I NEVER thought I would see anything like that in a studio film, let alone one from Disney! This film is so dark, unnerving and unwholesome, that the best compliment I can give it is that it feels like Satan himself was a technical advisor on it. I also can’t believe this is Arkasha Stevenson’s feature-film debut (she also co-wrote the screenplay). She knocks it out of the stratosphere on this one. Not only is the movie set in 1971 it feels like it was shot in 1971. The cinematography, editing style and sound design all feel like lo-fi throwbacks to the 70s, in the best possible way. Yet it never feels dated and greatly respects Richard Donner’s film. I can’t recommend this movie enough ... if you can handle it!
I am a Catholic. The term Jeremy is looking for is novitiate or postulant. Both terms refer to different stages of formation in which an aspirant to consecrated life goes through in order to become a nun.
I believe in Jesus myself. I'm questioning if I should even be watching these types of movies? But at the very least, I'll watch Jeremy's review. Do you have any movie suggestions that don't necessarily have to be about Jesus or religion. But preferably comedies or other types of movies or shows that are ok to watch or won't feel guilty watching?
@@Fromwoketoawakeandfindingfaith Most horror movies, specifically ones dealing with religious institutions and exorcisms are sacrilegious. So I wouldn't recommend watching much of that genre. I think a comedy that features religious life, but is not antithetical to religious values, is Nacho Libre. The TV series, the Chosen, is one of the best dramatizations of the Gospels. The Lord of The Rings trilogy is not about religion, but contains religious allegories that are congruent with Christian teaching. A good channel to watch for recommendations is Upon Friar Reviews. It features two Franciscan priests who review movies and they speak about how certain secular oriented films which support Christian virtue and how certain films glorify values that are opposed to Christian reaching.
@@FromwoketoawakeandfindingfaithAs someone who was previously religious, Id suggest not limiting yourself with film. They are all different. Have different messages, tones, themes, etc. Movies like this one in particular are pointing out the fallibility of man and his perversion of religion, albeit in an extreme way. If you want another person's opinion on religion and movies check out Chris stuckmanns story about leaving the Jehovah's witnesses.
@@Fromwoketoawakeandfindingfaith As someone who was previously atheist I believe we should look at this type of movies, facing your fears should be something we do all the time as Christians, and knowing evil exits instead of looking away from it is what we should do that's why the cross exists, face the evil and overcome it rise from it. Looking into the void is the only way to appreciate the light.
I wasn’t expecting this good of a review…I spent the last 2 weeks watching all of the others preparing for this installment. Thanks JJ
Well @JeremyJahns, Since you mentioned it! Theres a process to one entering religious life for nuns. The first steps include becoming a Postulant or Novice. Then as the time goes on they take vows of commitment for a certain amount of time till eventually they take their final vows. Each religious order has its differences but thats the general rule.
Hold on the mother of Damien? then what about the scene in original Omen film where the ambassador and the photographer are in the graveyard and discover the remains of the real baby of the ambassador and the remains of the jackal (Damien's mother) ? so is it a prequel or a reboot???
Exactly
It's a prequel but it retconned Damien's mother being a Jackal.
Quite disappointing, really.
Hey, they needed the prequel to happen lol
Then his Disciples covered this up just like they did the fire! They are ruthless indeed!
The jackal is the father instead. I wouldn't say it's too drastic of a retcon, and it makes the prequel a better film. Women generally make for better horror protagonists, for obvious reasons
If I had a top 10 list of favourite review openers you’ve done, this one would defo be in there
Jeremy, damn. Great review! I really shouldn't have watched this review yet. I am become the very thing that I abhor ... but dayyyy-yaaam! I blame your thumbnail. It hooked me and turned me into a mere number in your RUclips stats! 🖤 Thanks, man. 😉
You are cool, Jeremy.... Once I discovered you, I binged all the previous videos.... I liked it, very much... You are very good at voice modulations... Talk speed, you don't waste the viewers time for a single second... Tight editing even from the start... Most of the time hit point about the movies... You entertained(ing) us... For so long... Thanks for that... ( That moustache on the finger looked real on you... )
Oh damn when Jeremy says I'm not built for this you know it's intense
The jump scare made me spit my coffee
FREAKIN AWESOME OPENING!!! Keep the GREAT videos coming...
This movie completely caught me off guard, I haven't been actually scared from a movie in a while. And, man is this movie beautiful. If there was ever a horror movie that derves an Oscar, it should be this one. Cinematography, soundtrack, and acting was superb! To know this was the directors debut is crazy, props to everyone who worked on this!
That line about controlling those who no longer believe hits like a pillowcase full of bricks
Still love these reviews been coming since my buddy introduced me bk in earlier days of this channel. Still holds up
Jeremy opening hysterical such a cool guy
Your jump scare was pure gold. Thank you for that.
These are the reviews I subscribed for way back in the day. Thank you so much, I really wanna check this out now
She does good in the Servant. A apple series.
She was great in that show
dang thanks for reminding me I didn't complete that 2 years ago
The Servant, right.. still have to check on the two latest seasons, totally forgot about it- yet it was pretty good.
Always the same thing with these Apple Shows, it's really weird.
Good, or so it feels at the moment, yet so utterly forgettable ultimately...
(maybe it has to do with the time between seasons always increasing, and the sheer number of new quality shows to check.. really not sure.
Then covid and the strike..)
Show is incomprehensible shit. But the actress is hot yea
Jeremy you deserve 10 million subscribers..love your reviews my man
He's almost at 2 million!
😆 🤣 Dude. That JUMP scare was unexpected in the execution!! 😆 🤣 had me jump-to-laughing uncontrollably!! Classic unexpected Sir J. Jahns! 😆 🤣
❤️🎬👍
Sir your intro segment earned a sub!
I was planning on doing a "red doorway poster" watch, with same day tickets to both this and Monkey Man. This review just made me a lot more excited.
The jumpscare at the very end of the video actually got me
It wasn't until 1:52 when I realized why I subscribed. For the most obscured references in the business. Top marks👍🏾and well done 👌🏾my friend.
Always love hearing you Jeremy. Love from India!
I'm sure it's been said here already, but that great scene you mentioned is a call back to 1981's Possession. It was great here, but you should see the original. It's mind blowing.
Hmm, a rare horror movie actually being good? Wow! Also, I respect Jeremy for pointing out the film score (the orchestrated music).
This gives me hope.
The music honestly gives so much atmosphere to the film, it was great
Not so rare. 2022 and 2023 were both fantastic years for horror. This year is finally picking up now it seems
This last decade has been a tremendous uptick for the horror genre. The 1990s/2000s were extremely rough. We are getting original ideas and somewhat decent sequels.
@Outpost31Research totally agree but there's always many people out there thats too skeptical about horror movie?😂 i mean come on,give it a chance dont be too negative lol
Best thing today...Jeremy's jump scare face. :)
Haha that intro was amazing. I didnt expect the F bomb so soon. Makes me excited to see this one.
Late Night with the Devil has to be my favorite horror film of 2024 so far. I too am surprised The First Omen got pretty good reviews. Maybe i'll check it out.
I've seen both and I think Late Night is way better.
Hmmm well that’s not good for me. Sorry, I’ve been around. I remember watching the 1st Omen on TV.
I've seen both and I couldn't tell you which I like better. This also parallels Immaculate in a lot of ways.
Late night with the devil was amazing, unfortunately I saw it in a theater alone 😂💀
@@Near2L It's doing pretty well for an IFC film though, better than expected so I'm happy about that. It had a much eerier tone throughout than The First Omen.
The jump scare had me in tears!🤣
Super excited. Little worried about the parent not being a Jackal
It's so interesting people are invested in that detail. Obviously it means a lot to a lot of people so I can't knock them for that.
Parent is a human. Not a jackal. That’s a turn off for me. If I want antichrist human birth, I’ll put in Immaculate or Rosemary’s baby
@@EJD339
The original movie did make kind of a big deal about that reveal so it's kind of the canon itself that made that detail so relevant. It would be funny if they included a scene that handwaves that away with it being some kind of devilish trick.
"Wow, you actually believed the jackal story? Damn, you humans are gullible. It's just a prank, bro."
@@EJD339 it is the main poster for the original film. And what's interesting is every omen film has a shadow of something. The first is a jackal
@@ashleybrooke2087Hmm, you're right. It's like if they're going to believe in that then vampires, werewolves, ghost, zombies, evil leprechauns, etc... and all of the other sorts of make-believe horror stories are gullible to be believed as well. But again, it kinda does take away a bit of lore of the original franchise...
I think 1976’s The Omen is great. Rewatching it a couple months ago, it still holds up quite well. With this movie, I think I’ll wait until it hits streaming. I’m already seeing a lot of movies in theaters this month, which means one I’m not as looking forward to has to wait for a couple of months. After this review though, this movie has more of my attention.
Bro, I wanna know if this was true for anyone else cause I watched the omen a few Halloweens back with my aunt, and that shit was a laugh riot. All of the "scary" scenes just landed with perfect comedic timing for me. It just felt so dated. I've wondered over the years if I was missing something since it's supposed to be this horror classic, but idk.
@@19bones99 nah you didn't miss anything horror is very subjective kinda like comedy. I find a lot of scary movies funny but a lot of other movies people don't find scary I find terrifying.
If you’re like me I only go to the theatre once in awhile. This movie is good but nothing special so waiting to stream is the best bet
I absolutely adored it as a fan of the original. Really fucking good.
I am going to see the movie this afternoon. I was nervous about it, but look forward to it now. I have a fairly demanding time schedule, and this was the only showing that fit perfectly.
Release weekend of Red Doorway Posters…how did I not notice that until you pointed it out 😂😂
You should do a review on Immaculate. Also a surprisingly very good horror released this year
Worth buying on VHS. This channel is finally starting to move up in the world 😂
It's all for you, Jeremy...
Since VHS is now in the lexicon of Jeremy, then I'd love to see worth buying on Betamax, Laser Disc, and CED.
Damiens mother was a Jackal 😮
Details, details....
What's a jackal?
@@DeniseC84 A wild dog found in Africa and Asia .
@@mooseyman74 Well Damien was a abomination mixture of Satan and a animal .....watch the original 1976 movie it explains all the mythology .Also The 1979 sequel Damien the omen part two .
@@wobblertv8083 seen it, it's my favourite horror film
I'm stuck on trying to figure out the continuity on who Damien's mother was like in the OG films his mother was supposedly a Jackal. I don't want to say spoilers but ppl who watched get me right? Like was the thing that was in the fire the "Grandmother" of Damien? Like I had more questions than answers. So many questions. It doesn't give to many answers and it felt more of like an insinuation about his parentage. And, what happens to "others" in the sequels (OG Films) or are they gonna reboot/remake the whole thing?
The movie is amazing. Got a lot of graphic though. Arguably the best prequel from a horror franchise. The only thing is that the movie is predictable.
I mean it's a prequel, of course it is predictable.
I mean, the nature of it being a prequel and what it's about, it kinda needs to be at least a bit predictable, definitely regarding the ending.
Also Damien's mum is a jackal.
@@anubusxa jacalit
Fact! @@albanier8426
I totally agree with you , Jeremy. This film is so much better than I expected! In particular the way the director recreated the 1970s cinematography was remarkable and it gave it this vintage looks from the original film. The story is very well told and actress who played Margaret did an incredible job! 5 stars in my books.
The whispering paired with the music was crazy! In my theater I could hear whispering all around me, and it was pretty freaky!
But Damian's biological mother was a jackal. It's a major plot point in the first 3 films.
That was my first thought, too. Hopefully it's addressed in some way.
Maybe it's metaphorical lmao.
@@casthedemonits not if you watch the first Omen they find a gravesite in which obtains a jackals skeleton
@@jaylenmanuel3145 never seen it.
@@casthedemon its an absolute classic. The first Omen definitely seems like it could work for people who haven’t seen the first movie but i highly recommend seeing the original.
Saw The First Omen last night, loved the fact they actually shot this in Rome. The architecture helps sell the gravitas of what's happening.
As for 2024 I'm going to go with Late Night with the Devil but that may be challenged later on by Abigail, Longlegs, Cuckoo, etc.
I *didn't* know anything about that movie going in. Didnt even know its a prequel. And MAN. At the ending i was like "I CAN'T WAIT FOR A SEQUEL DAMN" ... well i guess I'm in for a treat. Bought the trilogy on Amazon 2 hours ago
Phenomenal series. Enjoy. Do not sleep on Omen 4. TRUST me. Huge longtime fan here.
Wait they have Damien as sm adult?
You're like a rock! I'll be checking this out soon.
Oh yeah, Late Night With The Devil is my favorite horror for 2024 by far.
This is the longest my "want to watch" list has been in years. Thank you, Jeremy. I'll keep this one on the list. ❤
Right? Feels like movies are finally making a comeback. Excited!
The attempt at Isabelle Adjani performance in possession was very interesting. Definitely a huge inspiration in this film. The actress did an incredible job
0:30: soooo…I thought Damian’s mother was a jackal.
Not anymore. It's been retconned.
@@Spindler2007It seems that the Devil took the form of a jackal demon to father Damien.
Best Movie Reviewer on RUclips for me. Appreciate you since Twilight Reviews Jeremy
3:18 Jeremy Ju-Ons jump scare warning. You're welcome. 😌
5:41 Here too if you make it that far.
You’re so lame
Jeremy Ju-On! I love it! 😂
@@sunside7 I was trying to figure out a good name for the face he makes during the jump scare, started picturing The Grudge, and as soon as I realized just how perfectly his surname of "Jahns" matches up with "Ju-On," I took it and ran! Glad it's being appreciated. 😎😊
@DJtheBlack-RibbonedRose Oh it was a stroke of genius 😂 Also, thanks for the time stamp for the 2nd jump scare, would have missed it for sure otherwise! I wonder how many other Easter eggs in Jeremy's videos I might have missed. Has this pulled this stuff before?
@@sunside7 Hee hee, thanks. And you're welcome; I wasn't aware of it myself until I read another comment because I stopped the video after Jeremy finished talking, but once I went back and checked, figured I'd add that one too. I'm aware of at least one other video where he made a point about jump-scares by reenacting them, and I do think he may have included one at the very end, but I'd have go back to it and look.
“Yeah, this movie’s f--d up.” I got a good chuckle out of that.
The hand coming out of the vagina was unnecessary. It also suffers the same curse that all prequels suffer: we all know Damian is born and doesn’t die h til he fights Jesus in omen 3 as an adult. There were no stakes
I just came to see if anyone else wasn't thinking that the possession scene in the third act wasn't a masterpiece, well Jeremy you nailed it great review by the way.
This month is awesome we have:
- The First Omen
- Monkey Man
- Civil War
2024 is going to be the next 2014 well let see hehe
Don’t forget Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL
@danielfrank2985 - Guy Ritchie is hit or miss (mostly miss) but I hope it’s good
@@danielfrank2985 Guy Midchie
@@101RealTalkerthat's in march
The possession like (nothing like the Exorcist) bit towards he end was a homage (confirmed by actor) to the subway section from "The Possession (1981)" a cult classic that also stars Sam Neil, you know Damien from "The Omen 3: The Final Conflict" (which I actually really like as well)
Glad you enjoyed it. For me. Evil Dead Rise is the best horror movie of the 2020s. Sure that movie came out back in 2023 but my parents and I really love that movie. Heck it's my all time favorite and I gave it a 10 outta 10. The reason why is because the whole movie is incredibly memorable from the opening, to the cast, the sound design, the makeup/practical effects, the music, and the acting was all great. Plus. I'm very excited for the upcoming sequel. It will start filming near the end of this year and will be releasing to the public next year in October 31st (perfect timing) 2025 and they said that the actresses that played Beth and Cassie will make a return.
I like how you jacket comes together at the collar off and on making you look like a priest while reviewing The First Omen.
76 Omen is the best Final Destination film ever and still has perhaps the greatest soundtrack ever, so I’m glad this prequel doesn’t suck
I thought Damien’s mother was a donkey, though 😂
you mean a jackal. :p
@@SaRENRampaigerthat’s right! lol
Jeremy's jump scare was the best since What lies beneath. That is the jumpiest film I've ever seen. Certainly not the scariest but good fun.
6am. Jeremy review is out… alright, guess I’ll sleep another night
I doubt it was 6am when this came up for you
I don't know what you're saying.
Are you saying that you stayed awake until 6am waiting for this review... because that's dumb. Or are you saying that this 5 minute video was so long that by the time it finished, it was 6am, and thus too late to go to bed now? What are you saying? I can't go to sleep until I find out.
@@Michael_Ian_Blackface i could tell you but id rather you lose sleep over it
This is my favorite horror film of 2024 by a substantial margin. Terrific review!
Knowing that its a prequel to a movie that's 48 years old at this point with tagline in the poster confidently saying that it is "the most terrifying movie of the year", it's honestly quite shocking that it has been getting a strong positive buzz, but hey good for them 😂
That jump scare by you was actually really good
Damn I must been only one that thought this movie was pointless and doesn’t add any relevance to the overall franchise 😅 aww well. Glad others enjoyed it. 2/10 for me
Don't feel bad.
@@Tomy_Yon it just seemed a lot of other RUclipsr praised this movie. I must have missed something
@RejectedHeroesMedia Why? If you had another experience, you can have your opinion. That's perfectly fine.
What's funny is that The Omen is basically a cinematic version of a 1974 episode of Kolchak: The Night Stalker called "The Devil's Platform", with Tom Skerritt, who plays a character similar to Damien Thorn.
You've really grown on me man! I'll watch your reviews even if I have no intention on seeing a movie haha.
The Omen is one of my favorite horror films of all time. And I gotta be honest I had low expectations for this movie when I first saw the trailer. But after watching your review I’m gonna have to take your word for it and I will go check it out when I get the chance.
Not a fan of retconning Damien's birth. The twist with his birth sets up a possible parallel sequel to run alongside the original films. They also made Father Brennan a heroic character when it is clearly shown in the original film that he is marked with the number 666... suggesting he was a part of the conspiracy and was seeking redemption...
Maybe they should dump the 'Ret' part
This movie didn't have my curiosity,
now it has my attention.
Thx, Jeremy 👍
Is me or is the promo for the first Omen and monkey man is the same promo 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😂😂😂😂????
I never get on this channel and not be entertained! 😂😂
I'm also surprised this turned out to be good, but now I'm excited.
When I heard Nell Tiger Free was going to star in this I pretty much knew she was going to nail it having already seen her in horror/thriller series The Servant on Apple TV, which practically trained her for this movie lol.
Best Horror of 2024 is Madam Web
I watched it last night, really good movie and your review absolutely nailed it. Just to say Ralph Ineson's voice sounds like he's the possessed one!
So good to hear. I’ll see it in theaters. I actually really liked the 2006 Omen that came out on 6-6-06. Such a cool movie event.
Does it just ignore the lore from the original Omen about how Damien was born? Because it wasn't from a human woman.
Yep. It was retconned.
excellent addition of ghost-Jeremy to the channel! 😅
Pass. The original omen is good but I don't need to know what happened before it.
You wouldn’t know about anything before it by looking at this one anyway because they changed the jackal birth into a human nun birth. I’m with you on passing on this one.
@@AmaroRay4258it is still a jackal birth tho if you actually watch the movie lmao
Nell Tiger Free was also amazing in Servant, the M Night Shyamalan series on Apple TV. You’d love it.
I'm not joking when i say this, i thought Damien's mom was a jackal?!
She was in the original and even in the remake so this makes no sense since it’s set up as a prequel
@@edcancino5026exactly. This prequel has no respect to the lore.
@@Spindler2007 Another soulless cash grab
@@TheBatman39 pretty much but I don't think it can be worse than what they did with The Exorcist sequel.
Exactly!! Technically is a reboot vs being a prequel because they didn’t respect the lore for their common narrative.
Nell Tiger Free is really good in the Apple TV+ show called Servant. I was hoping to see her in more horror roles in the future, really looking forward to seeing this soon!
That doesn't look like a movie about a jackal
I love that movie