Nicolas Cage's 'The Carpenter's Son' turns an apocryphal text about Jesus' youth into a horror film

'The Carpenter's Son' has sparked discussions about its unique take on Jesus' youth, drawing inspiration from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas. Critics, including those from the Los Angeles Times, have described the film as inept and unscary, suggesting it fails to engage audiences effectively. This aligns with broader trends in contemporary adaptations that often struggle to balance faith-based narratives with entertainment value, raising questions about the effectiveness of horror as a genre for such profound themes.