The Carpenter's Son

In "The Carpenter's Son," a remote village in Roman-era Egypt explodes into spiritual warfare when a carpenter, his wife and their child are targeted by supernatural forces. Joseph (Nicolas Cage), Mary (FKA twigs) and their teenage son Jesus (Noah Jupe) have lived for years under threat, clinging to their faith and traditions. But a stopover in a small settlement unleashes growing chaos when a mysterious stranger (Isla Johnston) tries to entice young Jesus to abandon his devout father’s rules. With every pull of temptation, the boy is lured into a forbidden world, as a terrified Joseph realizes that a demonic power is at work. Violent, unnatural events inexplicably follow Jesus, and he begins to experience nightmarish visions of the future. Finally, he learns the fearsome truth about his new playmate, as well as the child’s real name: Satan. (Gary Reber)

Special features include deleted scene "Clay Birds" (HD 02:38), shots from the deleted scene "Clay Birds" (HD 01:36) and up front previews.

The 2.39:1 1080p picture, reviewed on a VIZIO Quantum X P85QX-JI UHD/HDR display, was photographed digitally and sourced from a 2K Digital Intermediate. The setting is a desert and rocky hill environment. The picture is for the most part dark, with occasional daylight sequences. The color palette is drab with the exception of daylight scenes of bright earthy landscapes and blue skies. Flesh tones appear generally natural. Contrast is crushed during the dark scenes and generally good during daylight scenes.. Black never quite reaches full black while shadows reveal dark shading. White levels are crushed for the most part but naturally illuminated during daylight. Resolution appears generally soft as darkness veils fine detail. This is a very dark visual experience that requires a very dark viewing environment to fully experience the dark imagery. (Gary Reber)

The DTS=HD Master Audio 5.1-channel soundtrack is driven by an active and haunting orchestra/choral score that occupies a wide and deep soundstage that aggressively extends to the surrounds. Atmospherics sound spooky. Sound effects create a feeling of evil. Foley sound effects sound in sync with picture and enhance people movements. Surround energy is mostly constant and strong. Deep bass is a constant foundation for the sound elements. Dialogue is generally intelligible with AD production wanting in spatial delineation. This is a uniquely haunting and violent holosonic® soundtrack that creates emotional uneasiness. (Gary Reber)