Nicolas Cage’s New Biblical Horror Movie Is Crucified by Critics on Rotten Tomatoes

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When Nicolas Cage was announced as the lead in a strange horror film about Jesus’ life, many people were excited. After all, it’s Nicolas Cage – he can usually elevate any movie, right? Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case with The Carpenter’s Son. The film has received very poor reviews, scoring just 30

It’s still too soon to say for sure, but initial reactions to The Carpenter’s Son, featuring FKA Twigs, Noah Jupe, and Souheila Yacoub, aren’t promising. After ten reviews, the film is being described as visually striking and violent, but also awkward and overly dramatic, lacking genuine scares, tension, or mystery. Avi Offer of NYC Movie Guru called it that, and Jacob Oller from AV Club agrees.

Making a boring movie about Nicolas Cage as Joseph and a brawl between Jesus and Satan is a surprisingly dedicated effort, and ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ commits to this strange premise with unwavering, though ultimately limited, skill.

Reviews of The Carpenter’s Son don’t improve much, with Sean Boelman of FandomWire stating the film isn’t offensive or historically wrong, but just incredibly boring—like watching paint dry. Robert Kojder from Flickering Myth agrees, saying while the film’s concept is interesting, the movie itself is less engaging than a Sunday school lesson.

What is ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ About?

Filming for The Carpenter’s Son, first revealed in May 2024, began in August and wrapped up later that year. An unusual incident occurred during production when Nicolas Cage was stung by a swarm of bees – some speculate this was because the film draws inspiration from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, an ancient text detailing the early life of Jesus. The movie is set in Roman Egypt and stars Cage and FKA Twigs as the parents of a young boy named Jupe, who develops strange and powerful abilities. Cage’s character is determined to hide his son’s powers from the world.

After escaping their home and going into hiding, a young boy grapples with questions about his identity and the meaning of his abilities. When he meets another unusual boy, he begins to doubt everything and feels a surge of defiance. Instead of a simple confrontation with evil, The Carpenter’s Son delves into a terrifying psychological and supernatural story where godly and dark forces clash, pushing the boundaries of belief, family bonds, and what is meant to be.

The movie The Carpenter’s Son sounds intriguing, even if you don’t typically enjoy religious themes. However, based on feedback, it seems like it promises more than it delivers. While a few viewers praised the acting and unsettling mood, the negative reviews are much more numerous, suggesting the film ultimately falls short.

You’ll have a chance to decide what you think of the movie The Carpenter’s Son when it’s released by Magnolia Pictures on November 14, 2025.

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2025-11-12 18:32