Sacred Quest Adventures: 10 Films to Watch

Description: While primarily a comedy, this film parodies the Arthurian legend and the quest for the Holy Grail, making it an unconventional but memorable entry in the adventure genre.

Fact: The film was made on a shoestring budget, with the cast and crew often staying in the same hotel. The famous "Black Knight" scene was improvised.

Description: While more of a horror-thriller, this film involves a museum curator's quest to uncover the secrets of a mysterious relic that leads to a deadly creature.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, and the creature was designed by Stan Winston.

Description: In this action-adventure, an ancient Egyptian priest, Imhotep, is accidentally resurrected and seeks to bring his lover back to life using the Book of the Dead. The film's quest for sacred artifacts and its blend of horror and adventure make it a fitting addition.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a direct remake of the 1932 film of the same name but evolved into a more action-oriented adventure. The CGI used for the sandstorm was groundbreaking at the time.

Description: This swashbuckling adventure sees the original Zorro training a new hero to take up his mantle and retrieve a sacred land deed from a corrupt governor.

Fact: The film's sword fighting scenes were choreographed by Bob Anderson, who also worked on "The Princess Bride" and "Star Wars."

Description: This prequel to "The Mummy Returns" follows Mathayus, an Akkadian warrior, on his quest for the Eye of the Gods, a powerful artifact that can control the weather.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his feature film debut with this movie, which was originally conceived as a direct-to-video release.

Description: Historian Benjamin Franklin Gates embarks on a treasure hunt to find the legendary Knights Templar treasure, hidden by the Founding Fathers. The film's focus on historical artifacts and puzzles makes it a quintessential adventure film.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life treasure hunters and historical mysteries. The map on the back of the Declaration of Independence was a creative liberty taken by the filmmakers.

Description: Based on Dan Brown's novel, this film follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he deciphers clues related to the Holy Grail, leading to a thrilling adventure involving secret societies and ancient mysteries.

Fact: The Louvre allowed filming inside the museum, a rare occurrence. Also, the film's depiction of Opus Dei sparked controversy.

Description: Flynn Carsen, a bookish young man, becomes the guardian of a secret library housing magical artifacts, including the Spear of Destiny, leading him on a globe-trotting adventure.

Fact: The film was originally intended as a pilot for a TV series, which eventually became a trilogy of made-for-TV movies.

Description: This classic adventure film follows archaeologist Indiana Jones as he races against Nazis to find the Ark of the Covenant, a biblical artifact believed to hold immense power. Its inclusion in this list is a no-brainer due to its iconic status in the adventure genre.

Fact: The film's opening sequence was inspired by the cliffhanger serials of the 1930s. Also, the boulder chase scene was done in one take with a real boulder.

Description: In this sequel to "Romancing the Stone," Joan Wilder and Jack Colton search for El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, in a quest filled with adventure and romance.

Fact: The film was shot in Mexico, with some scenes filmed in the actual ruins of Palenque.