The Order (2003)

102 min · Fantasy, Mysterie, Occult Horror, Psychological Thriller

Popularity4.5/5

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Directors

Brian Helgeland

Cast

Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Fürmann, Mark Addy, Peter Weller, Francesco Carnelutti, Steve Toussaint

The story

Alex Bernier is a disillusioned priest and a member of the fictional Carolingian Order – an ancient sect that specializes in exorcisms and combatting demonic forces. The narrative begins with the mysterious death of Father Dominic – the head of the Carolingians, in Rome. Alex is dispatched by Cardinal Driscoll – a prominent Vatican official and papal candidate, to investigate the circumstances surrounding Dominic's demise.

Catalogue themes and tags

2000s, Ancient Rome, Dagger, Death of a friend, Dämon, Enquiry, Exorcism, Frauenleiche, Immortality, Kirche, Mortuary, Nonnen, Prediger, Ritual, Secret Society, Sekte, Selbstmord, Sexuelles Verlangen, Sin, Thriller, Horror, Supernatural, Psychological thriller, Mystery, Crime Thriller

Genres

Fantasy, Mysterie, Occult Horror, Psychological Thriller

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