Tomb Raider Films: A Journey into the Depths of Adventure

Description: This film, often cited as an inspiration for Indiana Jones, follows an adventurer in search of a legendary treasure hidden in the ruins of Machu Picchu.

Fact: The film was shot on location at Machu Picchu, one of the first films to do so. It features one of the earliest uses of the "MacGuffin" plot device.

Description: Two adventurers search for the legendary city of gold, El Dorado, in this family-friendly adventure film, showcasing tomb raiding in a light-hearted manner.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life legend of El Dorado. It was one of the last films to feature a score by the legendary composer, Elmer Bernstein.

Description: An adventurer accidentally awakens an ancient Egyptian mummy who begins to wreak havoc in search of his lost love, providing a classic tomb raider narrative.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a horror movie but was transformed into an action-adventure. Brendan Fraser performed many of his own stunts.

Description: The sequel sees the return of Imhotep, with new adventures and the introduction of the Scorpion King, blending tomb raiding with mythological elements.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his film debut as the Scorpion King. The film used extensive CGI to bring ancient Egypt to life.

Description: A prequel to "The Mummy Returns," this film follows Mathayus, a desert warrior, on his quest to overthrow an evil ruler, involving ancient tombs and treasures.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a direct-to-video release but was upgraded to a theatrical release due to the popularity of "The Mummy Returns."

Description: A historian and his team embark on a quest to find a treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers, involving the decoding of historical clues and breaking into ancient vaults.

Fact: The film was inspired by real historical events and documents, including the Declaration of Independence. The treasure map on the back of the Declaration was a fictional addition.

Description: While not strictly about tomb raiding, Tintin's adventure involves ancient scrolls, hidden treasures, and a quest that feels akin to tomb raiding.

Fact: The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson. It was the first feature film to use performance capture technology.

Description: This reboot of the iconic video game series follows Lara Croft as she searches for her father in a mysterious island filled with ancient tombs and deadly traps.

Fact: Alicia Vikander underwent extensive physical training to embody Lara Croft. The film's setting was inspired by the game "Tomb Raider: Legend."

Description: Angelina Jolie stars as Lara Croft in this adaptation of the video game, where she must prevent an ancient artifact from falling into the wrong hands.

Fact: The film was the first video game movie to be nominated for an Academy Award, for Best Visual Effects. Jolie did much of her own stunts.

Description: Arguably the quintessential tomb raider film, where Indiana Jones races against Nazis to find the Ark of the Covenant.

Fact: The opening scene was inspired by the 1954 film "Secret of the Incas." The boulder chase was one of the most iconic sequences in cinema history.