Omen Review: Gripping and Eerie Vibes Aplenty in Four Tales of Sorcery in the Congo

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Omen Review: Gripping and Eerie Vibes Aplenty in Four Tales of Sorcery in the Congo

Not to be confused with the recent release of The First Omen — though perhaps equally impactful — Omen (originally titled Augure in French, which means "oracle" or "soothsayer") is an exciting new indie. The film follows a doomed Congolese man who makes the unfortunate mistake of returning to his roots with his pregnant wife to discover a harsh reality: Ancient beliefs of sorcery and supernatural forces are still at work. What could go wrong wit…