US EditionJesus Is Tormented by Devil in 'The Carpenter's Son' Trailer
The film draws from the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas and explores supernatural threats to a family in Roman-era Egypt, with an R rating for strong violent content.
- This past week, Magnolia Pictures released the official poster for The Carpenter's Son and announced another trailer will follow, previewing the film’s horror take on Jesus's childhood.
- Inspired by apocryphal texts, the film draws on the Infancy Gospel of Thomas and Lotfy Nathan's Coptic Christian background to shape its story.
- Nicolas Cage leads the cast as Joseph, with FKA twigs as Mary and Noah Jupe as Jesus, while Isla Johnston plays a stranger revealed as Satan, fueling the spiritual conflict.
- Rated R earlier this month, the film was flagged for strong violent content and brief nudity, and observers warn it may provoke protests like The Last Temptation of Christ.
- The Carpenter's Son will hit theaters on Nov. 14, with promotion ramping up after teasers released five weeks ago and two weeks ago.
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