The Carpenter's Son is the forthcoming film in the horror genre. It is based on the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, which traces the childhood of Jesus Christ. Lotfy Nathan has written and directed the film. Magnolia Pictures will release the film on November 14, 2025.
Recently, the makers dropped its official trailer online, and fans reacted enthusiastically. The trailer provides a glimpse of Nicolas Cage's performance. One user stated that Cage deserves all the awards. They wrote:
"The Oscar race is over"
Let's take a look at all the details about the film, its trailer, and the fan reaction.
The Carpenter's Son trailer out
The makers recently released the trailer for The Carpenter's Son, showcasing Nicolas Cage as the Carpenter. Several fans went into a frenzy immediately after the video was released and took to social media to share their reactions. One user singled out Cage's performance, saying he deserves the Oscar:
"The Oscar race is OVER... Give Cage all the Awards"
Another user wrote:
"Finally! A Nic Cage role that lives up to his abilities."
One user also pointed out the moment where Cage's character starts yelling, noting that it is a similar thread in all his movies:
"1:16 It’s not a Nicholas Cage movie without the “I’m going insane!” episode"
The trailer begins with Cage's voiceover: "What awaits us when we turn at last to death?"
The Carpenter's Son is produced by Cage, Julie Viez, Alex Hughes, Riccardo Maddalosso, and Eugene Kotlyarenko. The film’s cast includes:
- Nicolas Cage as the Carpenter
- Isla Johnston
- FKA Twigs as the Mother
- Souheila Yacoub
- Noah Jupe as the Boy
Dori Begley and Eamonn Bowels, CEOs of Magnolia Pictures, issued a statement about the film:
"With The Carpenter’s Son, Lotfy Nathan has delivered a genre-bending spectacle that defies expectations at every turn."
It is yet another horror film in Cage's filmography in recent years. Last year, he appeared in Oz Perkins' Longlegs, where he played the role of a serial killer. Prior to that, Cage was part of the surrealist action-horror flick Mandy, which was released in 2018. Both of these films received positive critical responses.
The Carpenter's Son will release on November 14, 2025. Le Pacte is handling its distribution in France.
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