The First Omen

Rome, 1971. Amid political turmoil, Margaret, a devout American novitiate, arrives in the Italian capital, eager to take her vows. Instead, she encounters a sinister conspiracy in the heart of the Catholic Church. As her arrival stirs dark forces within the religious community, the concerned Father Brennan warns her of a disturbing secret that threatens her life. However, it's too late; Margaret has already become a pawn in a grand scheme orchestrated by shadowy figures who dream of ushering in the era of the Antichrist. Now, destiny has chosen her to pave the way for the events of _The Omen (1976)_ (qv) and the Devil's horrific plan to enslave humankind.—Nick Riganas