The Carpenter's Son will certainly arouse the faithful's ire with a controversial take on Jesus' upbringing. Those who do watch this artistic interpretation of biblical events featuring Nicolas Cage as the father of Jesus will see missed opportunities in what could have been chilling and impactful. Instead, the film'scentral themes of challenged faith, the search for divine purpose and evil's temptation are muddied by a disjointed narrative. Good performances from Noah Jupe and Isla Johnston are lost in a stale execution of standard horror tropes. The usual blend of discordant noises, low lighting and graphic imagery aren't scary in the least. The final result is an uneven thriller that's mostly forgettable.

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