Top 10 Crime Films About Secret Orders

Description: While not explicitly about a secret order, the film involves a plot to assassinate a foreign leader, hinting at the machinations of secretive groups. Alfred Hitchcock's direction adds layers of suspense.

Fact: This was a remake of Hitchcock's own 1934 film of the same name, but with significant changes to the plot and setting.

Description: Set in Victorian London, this film explores the Jack the Ripper murders, suggesting a connection to the Freemasons. It's a dark, atmospheric dive into secret societies and their potential influence on historical events.

Fact: Johnny Depp, who plays Inspector Abberline, was so committed to his role that he learned to smoke opium for authenticity, although he did not actually inhale.

Description: A rare book dealer is hired to authenticate a book that supposedly holds the key to summoning the Devil, leading him into a world of secret societies and occult practices.

Fact: Roman Polanski, the director, has a cameo in the film as a man in a bar who gives Dean Corso (Johnny Depp) a warning.

Description: A college student is recruited into a secret society at Yale University, only to find himself entangled in a web of murder and conspiracy. It's a thrilling look at the power and secrecy of elite groups.

Fact: The film was inspired by real secret societies at Yale like Skull and Bones, although it takes creative liberties with the actual practices and rituals.

Description: An American priest investigates the death of his mentor, uncovering a secret order within the Catholic Church that practices ancient rites. It's a mix of crime, religion, and secret societies.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Sin Eater" but was changed to avoid confusion with another film.

Description: This film follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he unravels a murder mystery tied to the Priory of Sion, a secret society that guards a secret about Jesus Christ. It's a perfect blend of crime, mystery, and historical intrigue.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in France and England, including the Louvre Museum, which was closed for filming. The movie's plot is based on Dan Brown's best-selling novel.

Description: Two documentary filmmakers delve into the world of conspiracy theories, uncovering a secret society with sinister intentions. It's a found-footage style film that explores the dark side of secret orders.

Fact: The film was shot in Toronto, Canada, and uses real conspiracy theories to build its narrative.

Description: A group of friends stumble upon a secret society that controls world events, leading to a thrilling investigation into power and control. This film explores the mythos of the Illuminati.

Fact: The movie was released direct-to-video and has gained a cult following for its exploration of conspiracy theories.

Description: Two orphans trained as assassins by a secret society must confront their past when they are targeted for elimination. This film blends espionage with the intrigue of secret orders.

Fact: It was based on a novel by David Morrell, who also wrote "First Blood," the basis for the Rambo series.

Description: Though primarily an adventure film, it involves a secret society of treasure hunters, the Brotherhood of the Unicorn, which adds a layer of mystery and crime to the plot.

Fact: The film is part of "The Adventures of Tintin" series, based on the comic books by Hergé.