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The Carpenter's Son
2025 94 min France, United States of America, United Kingdom, Greece R 18+
★5.0
Horror, Fantasy
Director: Lotfy Nathan
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Description
A remote village in Roman-era Egypt explodes into spiritual warfare when a carpenter, his wife and their child are targeted by supernatural forces.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$141,193
Worldwide:
$146,356
Starring
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Noah Jupe
Actor
FKA twigs
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Carpenter's Son is widely regarded as a technically proficient but narratively incoherent experience. While critics praise its atmospheric visual language and committed lead performance, the film's ambitious adaptation of obscure religious texts fails to coalesce into a satisfying story.
| Cinematography | Atmospheric cinematography and effective sound design create a visually and aurally immersive experience. | |
| Acting | Nicolas Cage delivers a typically intense performance that remains a standout element despite the film's shortcomings. | |
| Screenplay | The script is fragmented and uneven, failing to develop its complex source material into a coherent narrative. |