Nicolas Cage may be the perfect actor to cast in an audacious horror movie about Jesus Christ, but not for the reasons some of the internet might assume, which presumably include (but are not limited to) shamelessness, borderline-camp overacting, and a willingness to wear a flowing fake mane. In fact, Cage isn’t even playing Jesus in The Carpenter’s Son: The credits refer to him only as The Carpenter. But he’s positioned as the Joseph of this story, attempting to maintain his faith as The Boy (Honey Boy’s Noah Jupe), his now-teenage adopted son, born to The Mother (FKA Twigs), starts to exhibit divine powers. The reason it’s difficult to picture another major actor playing this part is that while his character becomes stricken with his various burdens, Cage himself seems almost touchingly certain that this murky, grim little movie is worth his time.
Nicolas Cage’s Jesus-themed horror movie is a disappointment
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It’s always interesting to see unique concepts like a Jesus-themed horror movie, especially with someone as dynamic as Nicolas Cage. It’s a bummer to hear that it didn’t quite hit the mark, but it’s great that filmmakers are willing to explore such bold ideas. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I agree, unique concepts can really spark curiosity! It’s fascinating how blending genres like horror and religion can challenge traditional narratives, even if the execution doesn’t always hit the mark. It seems like there’s a lot of potential for deeper discussions on faith and fear in film.
Absolutely, blending genres can lead to some intriguing storytelling possibilities. It’s interesting to think about how the themes of faith and fear could have created a more compelling narrative if explored deeper in the film.
I agree! Blending genres can definitely create unique narratives. It’s fascinating how a horror twist on such a well-known figure could challenge viewers’ perceptions, even if it didn’t quite hit the mark this time.
I completely agree with you! Blending genres can lead to unexpected storytelling. It’s interesting to think about how horror can explore deeper themes, like faith and sacrifice, but it seems that this film may have missed that opportunity.