Top 10 Mystical Films About Ancient Scriptures

Description: While primarily an adventure film, it features the Book of the Dead, an ancient Egyptian text that can bring the dead back to life, tying into themes of ancient scriptures and mysticism.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 1932 film of the same name, which itself was loosely based on the real-life discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.

Description: A rare book dealer is hired to authenticate a 17th-century book that supposedly contains the secret to summoning the Devil, delving into the occult and ancient texts.

Fact: The film was directed by Roman Polanski, who also directed "Rosemary's Baby," another film with occult themes.

Description: While not directly about ancient scriptures, this film involves a treasure hunt based on clues hidden in historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, which leads to the Knights Templar and their secrets.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life mystery of the Knights Templar and the Freemasons. The treasure map on the back of the Declaration of Independence was a fictional creation for the movie.

Description: This film follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he unravels the mystery of the Priory of Sion, an ancient society dedicated to protecting the secret of the Holy Grail, which is linked to a series of ancient texts and symbols.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations including the Louvre Museum, which was closed to the public for filming. The book on which the film is based was on the New York Times Best Seller list for 136 weeks.

Description: This film explores Hoodoo, an African-American folk spirituality, and involves ancient rituals and texts that can transfer souls, connecting to the theme of ancient mystical practices.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, which adds an authentic backdrop to the story's voodoo and Hoodoo elements.

Description: A sequel to "The Da Vinci Code," this film involves Robert Langdon again, this time solving a mystery involving the Illuminati and ancient texts that could lead to the destruction of the Vatican.

Fact: The film was shot in Rome, including scenes in St. Peter's Basilica, which required special permission from the Vatican.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, Eli carries the last remaining copy of a book that holds the key to humanity's survival, believed to be the Bible, highlighting the power and mystique of ancient scriptures.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from most of the cast and crew until the final days of shooting to prevent leaks.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows the exploration of Percy Fawcett, who believed in the existence of an ancient city in the Amazon, potentially linked to lost civilizations and their writings.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual locations where Fawcett's expeditions took place, providing a real sense of the environment he explored.

Description: Though more of a horror film, it involves an ancient artifact from the Amazon that brings forth a creature, tying into themes of ancient knowledge and its consequences.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, who are known for their thrillers involving ancient mysteries.

Description: This TV movie features a librarian tasked with protecting ancient artifacts, including the Spear of Destiny, which has mystical powers linked to ancient scriptures.

Fact: The film spawned a series, with sequels exploring other ancient artifacts and their mystical properties.