Is post-apocalyptic film 'Homestead' a sign that faith-based films are getting better?

“ Homestead ” isn’t the most notable faith-based film to be released of late, with Angel Studios ’ concurrently released “ Brave The Dark ” being a far more confident and touching work of cinema.

The film ends with a twist after one of its leads is nearly killed in a standoff, with his wife choosing to open the gates of the mansion and trust God.

There is a risk of mistaking maturity for darkness, which has made many recent faith-based films feel superficial.

Mature storytelling balances and distinguishes between comedy and tragedy for the benefit of the reader or viewer.

Real life contains both light and dark elements and knowing how to string them together is the act of storytelling itself.