From Annabelle to Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Insidious to The Exorcist, horror prequels are generally what occurs when studios run out of ideas for sequels and instead serve up an origin story no one really asked for. It's why one approaches something like The First Omen with immense trepidation and dreadfully low expectations. Colour me wrong. Standing as one of the first big surprises of 2024 and that rare kind of horror prequel that completely justifies its existence, this unsettling, atmospheric, and beautifully crafted demonic thriller is actually pretty damn good. Set...