The Carpenter's Son (2025)
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A remote village in Roman-era Egypt explodes into spiritual warfare when a carpenter, his wife and their child are targeted by supernatural forces.
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... The Carpenter
... The Boy
... The Mother
... The Stranger
... Lilith
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The Carpenter’s Son is a film that makes a strong first impression, but ultimately stumbles where it matters most: the story. The production excels technically — the visual adaptation is stunning, with symbolic religious imagery and dark, atmospheric cinematography that pulls the viewer into the film’s harsh desert environment. The sound design and musical score are equally impressive, adding tension and depth to every scene. From an audiovisual standpoint, the movie is exceptional.
The problem begins when the narrative takes over. The film attempts to adapt elements from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, but the result is a storyline that feels confusing, uneven, and at times incoherent. It flirts with deep themes like faith, fear, guilt, and destiny, yet fails to develop any of them in a meaningful way. More often than not, the movie seems more focused on provoking than on delivering a cohesive or compelling plot.
Nicolas Cage delivers an intense performance, as expected, but even his presence isn’t enough to stabilize a script that collapses under its own ambition. The overall feeling is that the premise had tremendous potential, but the execution ends up fragmented, leaving audiences more puzzled than thoughtful.
In short: The Carpenter’s Son is technically excellent, with outstanding visuals and sound, but its story — already described by many as confusing — weakens the final impact. It’s a film that grabs attention, but doesn’t quite earn lasting admiration.
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Writer:
Lotfy Nathan (Writer)
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Release Date:
2025-11-13
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
The Carpenter's Son
The Carpenter’s Son is a film that makes a strong first impression, but ultimately stumbles where it matters most: the story. The production excels technically — the visual adaptation is stunning, with symbolic religious imagery and dark, atmospheric cinematography that pulls the viewer into the film’s harsh desert environment. The sound design and musical score are equally impressive, adding tension and depth to every scene. From an audiovisual standpoint, the movie is exceptional.
The problem begins when the narrative takes over. The film attempts to adapt elements from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, but the result is a storyline that feels confusing, uneven, and at times incoherent. It flirts with deep themes like faith, fear, guilt, and destiny, yet fails to develop any of them in a meaningful way. More often than not, the movie seems more focused on provoking than on delivering a cohesive or compelling plot.
Nicolas Cage delivers an intense performance, as expected, but even his presence isn’t enough to stabilize a script that collapses under its own ambition. The overall feeling is that the premise had tremendous potential, but the execution ends up fragmented, leaving audiences more puzzled than thoughtful.
In short: The Carpenter’s Son is technically excellent, with outstanding visuals and sound, but its story — already described by many as confusing — weakens the final impact. It’s a film that grabs attention, but doesn’t quite earn lasting admiration.
Cast & Crew of
The Carpenter's Son
Cast
... The Carpenter
... The Boy
... The Mother
... The Stranger
... Lilith
... Leper Woman
... Lilith's Mother
... The Teacher
... The Old Fiend
... The Shopkeeper
... Female Villager
... Old Leper Woman
Crew
... Director
... Producer
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Producer
... Writer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Co-Producer
... Co-Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Co-Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Director of Photography
... Editor
... Art Direction
... Hairstylist
... Makeup Artist
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Line Producer
... Line Producer
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Makeup Department Head
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Third Assistant Director
... Production Assistant
... Second Assistant Director
... Art Department Coordinator
... Art Department Coordinator
... Decorator
... Construction Coordinator
... Sculptor
... Construction Manager
... Supervising Art Director
... Boom Operator
... Boom Operator
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Additional Casting
... Unit Manager
... Location Manager
... Script Supervisor
... Transportation Captain
... Executive Producer
... Original Music Composer
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