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Critics Divided on Nicolas Cage's Supernatural Thriller, 'The Carpenter's Son'

11/14/2025

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The Carpenter’s Son, directed by Lotfy Nathan, is a supernatural thriller about Jesus' childhood based on the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, with Nicolas Cage as Joseph and Noah Jupe as a teenage Jesus in Roman Egypt.
Critics describe the film as a blend of horror and drama.
Opinions vary on its effectiveness, with some finding it confusing.
Cage emphasizes the film's respectful approach, despite criticism from conservative groups.

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Story summary

The Carpenter’s Son, directed by Lotfy Nathan, is a supernatural thriller about Jesus' childhood based on the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, with Nicolas Cage as Joseph and Noah Jupe as a teenage Jesus in Roman Egypt.
Critics describe the film as a blend of horror and drama.
Opinions vary on its effectiveness, with some finding it confusing.
Cage emphasizes the film's respectful approach, despite criticism from conservative groups.