Action Films with Religious Artifacts

Description: Indiana Jones's first adventure involves the search for the Ark of the Covenant, a biblical artifact with immense power. This film set the standard for action-adventure movies involving religious artifacts.

Fact: The film was inspired by the adventure serials of the 1930s and 40s, and the Ark was designed based on historical descriptions.

Description: Join the legendary archaeologist, Indiana Jones, as he races against time to find the Holy Grail, the cup of Christ, before the Nazis do. This film combines action, adventure, and the quest for a religious artifact in a thrilling narrative.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life quest for the Holy Grail, and the iconic map room scene was actually filmed in a real cave in Spain.

Description: Though more of a horror-action film, it involves a mysterious artifact from the Amazon that unleashes a creature in a museum, blending action with supernatural elements.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, and the creature was designed by Stan Winston, famous for his work on "Jurassic Park."

Description: While not strictly about a religious artifact, this film features the Book of the Dead, an ancient Egyptian text with mystical powers, which is central to the plot involving action, adventure, and supernatural elements.

Fact: The film was a box office success, leading to two sequels, and it revitalized the mummy genre in Hollywood.

Description: While not directly about religious artifacts, this prequel to "The Mummy Returns" involves a quest for power and an ancient artifact that can control an army, blending action with mythical elements.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his film debut in this movie, which was a significant step in his transition from wrestling to acting.

Description: Benjamin Franklin Gates, a treasure hunter, follows clues left by the Founding Fathers to find a treasure hidden by the Knights Templar, which includes religious artifacts like the Declaration of Independence.

Fact: The film's plot was inspired by real historical events and theories about the Knights Templar and their hidden treasures.

Description: Follow symbologist Robert Langdon as he deciphers clues hidden in Leonardo da Vinci's works to uncover the secrets of the Holy Grail, which turns out to be not what you'd expect. This film is a blend of mystery, action, and religious intrigue.

Fact: The film was shot in several locations where the story takes place, including the Louvre Museum, which was closed to the public for filming.

Description: A librarian with an extraordinary job must retrieve the Spear of Destiny, a religious artifact with the power to control the world, before it falls into the wrong hands.

Fact: This film spawned a trilogy, with each installment focusing on different artifacts, and it has a dedicated fan base for its blend of action and mythology.

Description: This dark fantasy film follows the adventures of Solomon Kane, a 17th-century soldier who seeks redemption by battling evil forces, including a quest for a mystical artifact.

Fact: The film was inspired by the character created by Robert E. Howard, the same author who created Conan the Barbarian.

Description: Lara Croft embarks on a quest to find the lost tomb of Himiko, the Queen of Yamatai, whose artifacts are believed to have supernatural powers. This reboot of the franchise brings action and adventure to the forefront.

Fact: The film was inspired by the successful video game series, and Alicia Vikander underwent intense physical training to portray Lara Croft.