Mystical Films About Forbidden Texts

Description: This film adaptation of the pulp fiction character features a man who gains the ability to cloud men's minds after studying forbidden texts in the Orient, leading him to fight crime as The Shadow.

Fact: Alec Baldwin was originally cast as The Shadow but was replaced by Alec Baldwin due to scheduling conflicts.

Description: An ancient Egyptian priest, cursed for trying to resurrect his forbidden love, is accidentally awakened by explorers who uncover his tomb and the texts that sealed his fate.

Fact: The film was inspired by the classic Universal horror films but added a new twist with its action-adventure elements.

Description: This film follows a rare book dealer as he searches for a legendary book that reputedly holds the key to summoning the Devil. The quest for this forbidden text leads to a series of mysterious and deadly events.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "The Club Dumas" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte. Johnny Depp's character, Dean Corso, is named after the real-life book dealer, John Corso.

Description: While not directly about a forbidden text, the film's mythology includes legends and stories passed down through texts and oral traditions about the Blair Witch, making it a thematic fit.

Fact: The film was marketed as a true story, which helped it become a cultural phenomenon. It was made with a very low budget but became one of the most profitable films of all time.

Description: Based on Dan Brown's novel, this film follows a symbologist who uncovers a series of clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci, leading to a secret society and a forbidden text that could shake the foundations of Christianity.

Fact: The Louvre allowed filming in the museum, a rare occurrence. The film was shot in several locations including Paris, London, and Scotland.

Description: A hospice nurse discovers a hidden room in an old Louisiana mansion containing hoodoo artifacts and forbidden texts that reveal dark secrets about the house's history and its inhabitants.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, and many of the hoodoo rituals depicted were researched for authenticity.

Description: A young fan of kung fu movies finds himself transported to ancient China where he must return a mystical staff to its rightful owner, a journey filled with encounters with forbidden texts and magical powers.

Fact: This film marks the first time Jackie Chan and Jet Li appeared together on screen. The movie blends elements of Chinese mythology with Western storytelling.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, a lone wanderer carries a mysterious book that holds the key to humanity's survival. The book, a forbidden text in this new world order, becomes the target of a ruthless warlord.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from most of the cast and crew to prevent leaks. The book in the movie is actually a Braille Bible.

Description: An anthology film based on H.P. Lovecraft's work, where each segment revolves around the discovery and consequences of reading from the infamous, forbidden text known as the Necronomicon.

Fact: The film features stories written by Lovecraft himself, adapted for the screen.

Description: A young man is recruited to protect a collection of magical artifacts, including forbidden texts, from falling into the wrong hands. His first mission involves retrieving one of the most powerful artifacts.

Fact: The film spawned a successful TV movie franchise. Noah Wyle, who plays the Librarian, was also known for his role in "ER."