Top 10 Thrillers with Magical Artifacts

Description: A deadly creature is accidentally brought to a museum in Chicago through a magical artifact, leading to a terrifying night of survival for museum staff and visitors.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "Relic" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.

Description: An ancient curse is unleashed when explorers accidentally awaken Imhotep, a high priest with dark powers. The film revolves around the quest to find the Book of the Dead, a magical artifact capable of controlling life and death.

Fact: The film was a box office success, leading to two sequels and a spin-off series.

Description: A rare book dealer, Dean Corso, is hired to authenticate a mysterious book that supposedly holds the key to summoning the Devil. The journey leads him through a labyrinth of deceit, murder, and supernatural occurrences, making this film a perfect blend of thriller and occult mystery.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "The Club Dumas" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte. Roman Polanski, the director, also makes a cameo as a chess player in the film.

Description: A mysterious box with a button that, when pressed, grants the couple who owns it a million dollars but causes someone they don't know to die. This film explores the moral and supernatural implications of such an artifact.

Fact: The film was inspired by Richard Matheson's short story "Button, Button."

Description: Historian Benjamin Franklin Gates embarks on a treasure hunt to find a legendary treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers of the United States. The adventure involves solving riddles, deciphering codes, and uncovering a magical artifact that could change history.

Fact: The film features real historical documents like the Declaration of Independence, though the treasure map on the back is entirely fictional.

Description: A symbologist and a cryptologist race against time to solve a murder mystery that leads them to uncover a secret society and a magical artifact, the Holy Grail, which could rewrite history.

Fact: The film was adapted from Dan Brown's bestselling novel and stirred controversy due to its religious themes.

Description: A hospice nurse discovers that the old mansion she's working in holds dark secrets, including a magical artifact known as the "Conjure of Sacrifice," which can transfer souls between bodies.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, adding to its eerie atmosphere with authentic voodoo elements.

Description: A young man is recruited to protect the world's most powerful magical artifacts, including the Spear of Destiny, which has the power to change the course of history.

Fact: This film led to a series of TV movies, expanding on the adventures of the Librarian.

Description: A master illusionist uses his skills and a magical artifact, the Orange Tree, to win back his childhood love from an oppressive Crown Prince, weaving a tale of magic, love, and political intrigue.

Fact: The film was shot in Prague, which added to its historical and magical ambiance.

Description: A young man discovers he's the last descendant of Merlin and must learn to harness his newfound magical powers to stop an evil sorcerer from destroying the world. The film's magical artifact, the Grimhold, is central to the plot, containing the essence of Morgana le Fay.

Fact: The film was inspired by the "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" segment of Disney's Fantasia, but it tells an entirely new story.