What's great about the 1976 original is that it ends leaving audiences wanting to know more about Damien's origins. Part of that intrigue is in knowing who Damien's birth mother was as a person and her experiences prior to giving birth. This prequel created some interest as fans felt they would finally get those questions answered.
While this prequel does give audiences those answers it was not a satisfying film. The film focused too much on trying to tie in a twist ending that it failed at creating interesting characters. Sister Anjelica (Ishtar Currie-Wilson) was the only character that was actually creepy with an eerie look but her role was very minimal. Father Brennan (Ralph Ineson) was another character that deserved more screen time. He was able to capture the essence of Father Brennan from the original film. Margaret (Nell Tiger Free) was not a character that demanded attention. She was a very boring character to follow, as was Carlita (Nicole Sorace).
There were references to the original which helped tie this film to that one.
There was even one scene that replicates a death from the 1976 film but it came off as lazy and unoriginal. There was however another death involving a car that was pleasing. The explanation for what is going on in the church was okay but it didn't deliver any excitement or thrills. In the end, this was an underwhelming prequel that failed to capitalize on its potential.
While this prequel does give audiences those answers it was not a satisfying film. The film focused too much on trying to tie in a twist ending that it failed at creating interesting characters. Sister Anjelica (Ishtar Currie-Wilson) was the only character that was actually creepy with an eerie look but her role was very minimal. Father Brennan (Ralph Ineson) was another character that deserved more screen time. He was able to capture the essence of Father Brennan from the original film. Margaret (Nell Tiger Free) was not a character that demanded attention. She was a very boring character to follow, as was Carlita (Nicole Sorace).
There were references to the original which helped tie this film to that one.
There was even one scene that replicates a death from the 1976 film but it came off as lazy and unoriginal. There was however another death involving a car that was pleasing. The explanation for what is going on in the church was okay but it didn't deliver any excitement or thrills. In the end, this was an underwhelming prequel that failed to capitalize on its potential.