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A young American woman begins her service at a Catholic orphanage in Rome, only to sense that something is deeply wrong beneath its sacred exterior. As her faith is tested, she uncovers a sinister presence tied to forces far beyond her understanding.

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List of Jump Scares In The First Omen (2024)

07

Jump Count

01

💀 Major Jumps

06

Minor Jumps

The First Omen (2024) features a moderate jump scare count. With one major jolt and several smaller startles, the film uses sharp sound cues, sudden appearances, and unsettling imagery to deliver its jump scares. They’re spaced throughout, with a few clustered in key moments.

So how scary is The First Omen (2024)? It’s tense and atmospheric, blending religious dread with moments of shock. The pacing is steady but punctuated by sudden bursts that keep the viewer waiting for what’s next.

00:08:39

While Father Harris and Margaret are talking in the back of the car a passerby suddenly hits the window, startling Margaret.

00:14:05

After Carlita crawls towards Margaret, she startles her by suddenly grabbing her face.

00:17:44

When the wind-blown curtain falls back down, Margaret’s habit has changed into an older nun, who turns, moves toward her, and cries out.

00:55:36

When the camera cuts from Carlita back to Margaret a hand suddenly grabs her over the shoulder, startling her.

01:01:27

A man is suddenly hit by a car, accompanied by the loud screech of tires.

01:17:55

💀 When the camera cuts from Margaret back to the burned woman, she leans in with an unearthly scream as flames illuminate her face.

01:29:59

Not long after Margaret vomits in the backseat of the car, it’s hit by another vehicle, accompanied by loud glass breaking and impact sounds.

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