Nicolas Cage to Star in Controversial Horror Film About Child Jesus: Introducing "The Carpenter's Son"

Nicolas Cage is returning to the big screen with a project that is both daring and sure to spark controversy: "The Carpenter's Son", a supernatural thriller that offers a dark and disturbing reinterpretation of the childhood of Jesus. The Oscar winner steps into the shoes of the "Carpenter, Joseph", the earthly father, in a film that draws inspiration from apocryphal gospels to tell a story of faith, uncontrolled power, and "biblical horror".

The Plot: A Dark Childhood

Forget the traditional depiction of the Holy Family. Directed by Lotfy Nathan, "The Carpenter's Son" follows a family forced into hiding in a remote village, hunted by mysterious forces. At the center of the story is the Boy (played by Noah Jupe), a tormented youth who cannot understand, let alone contain, the extraordinary power he carries.

When the Boy begins to wield his powers, his family—composed of him, his mother Mary (FKA Twigs), and his father Joseph (Nicolas Cage)—becomes the target of a series of horrific events that attract the attention of hostile forces, both natural and divine. The film is shaped as an intense confrontation between the sacred and the demonic, exploring the darker, lesser-known side of the sacred texts.

An Exceptional Cast

In addition to Nicolas Cage, whose portrayal of Joseph has been described as loosely inspired by the biblical St. Joseph but with the dramatic edge typical of the actor, the film features singer and performer FKA Twigs as Mary. Giving face to the problematic young Jesus is Noah Jupe, one of Hollywood's most promising emerging talents.

"The Carpenter's Son" promises to transcend cinematic genres, blending elements of biblical film, psychological thriller, and pure horror, offering a haunting and original perspective on the central figure of Christianity.

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