Uncover the Secrets: 10 Detective Films About Tomb Raiders

Description: An adventurer in Peru searches for a legendary Inca treasure, facing numerous challenges and solving ancient puzzles along the way.

Fact: This film is often cited as an inspiration for the Indiana Jones series due to its similar themes and setting. It was one of the first films to be shot on location in Peru.

Description: Two adventurers search for the legendary city of gold, El Dorado, in this family-friendly adventure that combines elements of detective work with treasure hunting.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life legend of El Dorado. It features a young Corey Feldman in one of his early roles.

Description: This film follows adventurer Rick O'Connell as he inadvertently awakens the ancient curse of Imhotep, leading to a thrilling chase across Egypt. It's a perfect blend of action, adventure, and detective work as the characters attempt to solve the mystery of the mummy's curse.

Fact: The film was so successful that it spawned two sequels and a spin-off series. The iconic scarab beetle chase scene was inspired by the real-life scarab beetles found in Egyptian tombs.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, this prequel to "The Mummy" follows Mathayus, an assassin, on his quest to defeat an evil sorcerer, involving ancient artifacts and treasure hunting.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his film debut in this movie. The film was originally intended as a direct-to-video release but was upgraded to a theatrical release due to its potential.

Description: A treasure hunter and a doctor team up to find a lost Civil War ironclad ship in the Sahara Desert, uncovering a modern-day conspiracy along the way.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Clive Cussler, who was famously unhappy with the adaptation. Matthew McConaughey and Steve Zahn performed many of their own stunts.

Description: Historian Benjamin Franklin Gates embarks on a quest to find a treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers, using clues from the Declaration of Independence. This film combines historical detective work with modern-day treasure hunting.

Fact: The film's plot was inspired by a real-life treasure hunt for the lost treasure of the Knights Templar. The movie features actual historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence.

Description: Tintin, the famous comic book detective, embarks on a quest for a sunken ship's treasure, which leads him into a web of intrigue and danger.

Fact: Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film uses motion capture technology to bring the beloved characters to life. It was the first in a planned trilogy, but no sequels have been released yet.

Description: Lara Croft, the iconic video game character, comes to life in this reboot, where she must solve the mystery of her father's disappearance and uncover an ancient tomb on a mythical island.

Fact: Alicia Vikander underwent extensive physical training to portray Lara Croft. The film's plot is loosely based on the 2013 video game reboot of the same name.

Description: A detective and a biologist team up to investigate a series of gruesome murders at a Chicago museum, which leads them to an ancient relic with a deadly secret.

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

Description: A bookish librarian becomes an adventurer when he's tasked with retrieving an ancient artifact, leading him on a worldwide treasure hunt.

Fact: The film spawned two sequels and a TV series. It was inspired by the Indiana Jones films, blending adventure with elements of detective work.