In THE CARPENTER’S SON, Nicolas Cage takes on the role of Joseph, “The Carpenter” in a chilling, boundary-pushing horror reimagining of Jesus’s youth. Set in Roman Egypt, the film follows a hidden family: Joseph, Mary (played by FKA Twigs), and their son, known simply as “The Boy” (Noah Jupe). When The Boy’s mysterious powers begin to manifest and draw the attention of supernatural forces, the family is thrust into a violent spiritual war. Their rural sanctuary unravels as dark forces close in, forcing Joseph to confront a fatherhood he never asked for and a cosmic battle he may not be prepared to fight.

What makes THE CARPENTER’S SON audacious is its combination of biblical mythos and visceral horror. Inspired by the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas, the film delves into the unrecorded years of the holy family, exploring themes of faith, doubt, and the responsibilities of power. Cage’s portrayal of Joseph as a man torn between devotion and despair anchors the story, while the visual language leans into unsettling imagery — serpents, visions, and divine conflict weaving through every frame. The result is a genre-bending thriller that demands more than passive viewing: it asks us what we do when the miraculous collides with the terrifying.