Nicolas Cage with Long Hair Cries and Prays in "The Carpenter's Son" Trailer About Jesus Christ's Childhood

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A trailer for the horror film "The Carpenter's Son" has surfaced online — a movie that promises to become one of this fall's most provocative and talked-about releases.

Nicolas Cage plays a carpenter who takes on a heavy burden — caring for a boy with unusual abilities.

What the trailer shows

The short clip opens with character praying on a rock, bathed in sunlight. You can see he's deeply troubled — tears well up in his eyes.

Other people are praying around him, including singer and actress FKA twigs, dressed in black. Toward the end of the trailer, we see a body covered in white cloth. The finale delivers a disturbing image: the figure seems to come alive and starts screaming.
"The Carpenter's Son" movie trailer
The atmosphere immediately sets the tone — this isn't just a biblical drama, but horror with mystical elements.

What the film is about

The story takes place in Egypt during the Roman Empire. A carpenter's family (Nicolas Cage) hides from authorities when the boy — known only as the Son — begins manifesting frightening supernatural abilities. Under the influence of a mysterious other child, he rebels against his guardian. This conflict escalates into real tragedy that threatens the entire family.

According to Deadline, the film is interpreted as a reimagining of Jesus Christ's childhood: director Lofti Nathan shifts focus to the human side of the story and shows that divine power can be connected not only to light, but also to darkness.

The film's foundation

"The Carpenter's Son" draws inspiration from the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas — a 2nd-century text about Jesus's life from ages five to twelve. Here, according to Wikipedia, he's shown as a gifted child with divine power that manifests in both frightening and miraculous acts: clay birds brought to life, curses that kill boys and blind neighbors, followed by resurrections of dead children and healing of the wounded.
Actor Nicolas Cage with long hair and singer FKA twigs in black clothing
Frames from "The Carpenter's Son" movie trailer
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Over time, Jesus learns to use his abilities for good: helping his father with work, performing small miracles, restoring life and health to others. The text concludes with a scene familiar from canonical Gospels: twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple teaching the wise men, now consciously mastering his power.

Cast

  • Nicolas Cage — The Carpenter, the boy's strict guardian
  • Noah Jupe — The Son, discovering supernatural powers within himself
  • FKA twigs — the mother
  • Souheila Yacoub — in one of the key roles
  • The project was directed by Lofti Nathan, creator of the festival drama "Until Spring"

Everything we know about the film

  • The plot is based on the apocryphal "Infancy Gospel of Thomas"
  • Nicolas Cage himself serves as producer
  • World premiere is scheduled for fall 2025
  • The film combines horror and religious drama, walking the line between historical reconstruction and mystical terror
  • This is the director's first major release after "Until Spring"
It looks like we're in for one of the year's boldest projects. The story of Christ's childhood shown through a horror lens, combined with Nicolas Cage's dramatic performance, promises plenty of controversy and discussion. Earlier on zoomboola.com, we covered the trailer for "Return to Silent Hill."