Adventure Films: The Quest for Amulets

Description: While not strictly about an amulet, the film humorously follows King Arthur's quest for the Holy Grail, which in this context, serves as a mystical object of immense power.

Fact: The film was made on a very low budget, with many scenes improvised. The famous 'Knights Who Say Ni' were inspired by a line from the script that was meant to be a placeholder.

Description: Indiana Jones searches for the Sankara Stones, mystical amulets that possess great power, leading him into a dark adventure in India.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a prequel to 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. The scene where Indy escapes from the collapsing rope bridge was inspired by a similar scene in the 1954 film 'The Living Daylights'.

Description: This film follows adventurer Rick O'Connell as he inadvertently awakens an ancient curse by seeking the Book of the Dead, which is closely tied to the mystical powers of an amulet.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 1932 film of the same name, but it takes a more action-adventure approach. The scarab beetles in the film were created using a combination of real beetles and CGI.

Description: Don Diego de la Vega, as Zorro, seeks to recover a map hidden within a medallion, which leads to a treasure that can fund a revolution.

Fact: The film was a major success, revitalizing the Zorro franchise. Antonio Banderas performed many of his own stunts.

Description: Two con artists accidentally discover the legendary city of El Dorado, where they encounter a magical amulet that holds the city's fate.

Fact: The film features music by Elton John and Tim Rice. The animation style was inspired by the works of artists like Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.

Description: Mathayus, a warrior, seeks the Eye of the Gods, an amulet that grants the power to defeat an evil sorcerer.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his film debut in this movie. The film was originally conceived as a prequel to 'The Mummy Returns'.

Description: Ben Gates, a treasure hunter, follows clues to find a hidden treasure, which includes the legendary Templar Treasure, protected by an amulet.

Fact: The film's plot was inspired by the real-life mystery of the Knights Templar and the Freemasons. The Declaration of Independence used in the film was a replica, but it was made with the same materials as the original.

Description: Lyra Belacqua embarks on a quest to save her friend and uncover the secrets of the alethiometer, a mystical device akin to an amulet.

Fact: The film was adapted from Philip Pullman's novel 'Northern Lights'. The alethiometer was designed to look like a complex, mystical device, requiring special effects to animate its readings.

Description: John Carter, a Civil War veteran, is transported to Mars where he becomes involved in a quest for the ninth ray, a powerful amulet.

Fact: The film is based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' 'A Princess of Mars'. It was one of the most expensive films ever made at the time of its release.

Description: While not directly about an amulet, the film involves a quest for a mystical artifact from the Amazon that has supernatural powers.

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