The First Omen, the latest installment in The Omen franchise, almost faced an NC-17 rating due to a graphic birthing scene that caught the attention of the MPAA. The movie, serving as a prequel to the original 1976 film, follows the story of Margaret Daino, played by Nell Tiger Free, as she uncovers a sinister conspiracy within the Church while working at an orphanage in Rome.
In an interview, the executive producer and co-writer of The First Omen revealed that the MPAA raised concerns about the female anatomy depicted in the birthing scene. Despite the potential impact of an NC-17 rating on ticket sales, the filmmakers fought to keep the scene in the final cut, emphasizing its importance to the narrative.
