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The First Omen

The First Omen (2024) - Jumpscare Guide

20241:59:00
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6.5
R

Plot

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.

Director

Arkasha Stevenson
Arkasha Stevenson

Cast

Nell Tiger Free
Nell Tiger FreeMargaret
Ralph Ineson
Ralph InesonFather Brennan
Sônia Braga
Sônia BragaSister Silva
Tawfeek Barhom
Tawfeek BarhomFather Gabriel
María Caballero
María CaballeroLuz
Charles Dance
Charles DanceFather Harris
Bill Nighy
Bill NighyCardinal Lawrence
Nicole Sorace
Nicole SoraceCarlita
Ishtar Currie Wilson
Ishtar Currie WilsonSister Anjelica
Andrea Arcangeli
Andrea ArcangeliPaolo
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Does The First Omen Have Jump Scares?

YesThe First Omen (2024) has 7 jump scares (1 major, 6 minor)

First scare: 00:08:39 | Last scare: 01:29:58

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Some jumpscares present but manageable. Proceed with caution if sensitive.

The First Omen achieves a C rating with moderate jumpscare frequency balanced throughout the runtime. The film blends atmospheric tension with calculated shock moments, using a mix of visual misdirection and well-timed sound design. Appropriate for intermediate horror fans comfortable with regular scares that enhance without overwhelming the experience.

Analysis:

Total: 7Major: 1Minor: 6Intensity: 8

Contains 1 major jumpscare and 6 minor jumpscares.

2.1/10
GATEWAY
Scares are telegraphed enough that you can brace yourself. Like a roller coaster where you see the drops coming.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Common Questions About The First Omen

Total Jumpscares: 7

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:59:00
4 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:08:39
Minor

As Father Harris and Margaret talk in c3RvbG the backseat, a passerby suddenly slams against the window, startling Margaret.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:14:05
Minor

Crawling toward Margaret, Carlita suddenly seizes her face.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:17:43
Minor

When the wind-blown curtain falls, Margaret’s habit has transformed into that of an older nun, who turns, advances, and cries out.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:55:36
Minor

The camera cuts back to Margaret just as a hand grips her shoulder, jolting her.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:01:27
Minor

A man is struck c291cm by a car, underscored by screeching tires.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:17:55
Major

The shot cuts from Margaret back to the burned woman, who lunges forward with an unearthly scream as flames light up her face.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:29:58
Minor

Moments after Margaret vomits in the backseat, the car is slammed by another vehicle, shattering glass with a violent crash.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

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