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Nicolas Cage Stars in Dark Christmas Tale, 'The Carpenter's Son'

11/19/2025

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Story summary

The Carpenter's Son, featuring Nicolas Cage, reimagines Christmas around the Boy, his Mother, and the Carpenter.
It opens with a grim Christmas night as soldiers execute infants, setting a haunting tone.
The film blends horror with family dynamics as the Carpenter grapples with faith while Cage delivers a restrained performance.
It is showing in United States and will release in United Kingdom and Ireland on November 21, 2025.

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Story summary

The Carpenter's Son, featuring Nicolas Cage, reimagines Christmas around the Boy, his Mother, and the Carpenter.
It opens with a grim Christmas night as soldiers execute infants, setting a haunting tone.
The film blends horror with family dynamics as the Carpenter grapples with faith while Cage delivers a restrained performance.
It is showing in United States and will release in United Kingdom and Ireland on November 21, 2025.