The Relic

(1997)

In The Relic (1997), a spine-tingling supernatural thriller, a homicide detective and an anthropologist join forces to face a terrifying creature unleashed in a Chicago museum. As a South American expedition unearths ancient artifacts, a mysterious relic is smuggled back to the museum, unknowingly bringing with it a malevolent and destructive force.

As the museum prepares for a grand opening, eerie occurrences begin to unfold. People mysteriously vanish, gruesome murders ensue, and paranoia sweeps through the staff. With the help of the anthropologist, who unravels the dark secrets behind the relic, the detective must now confront a powerful and bloodthirsty predator hunting in the darkness of the museum's catacombs.

Driven by a relentless desire to feed, the lizard-like god wreaks havoc, leaving a trail of carnage in its wake. The detective and anthropologist race against time to outsmart the ancient evil and save innocent lives before the creature destroys everything in its path.

The Relic combines the suspense of a classic monster movie with a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase. Directed by Peter Hyams, this heart-pounding film delivers spine-chilling scenes, unexpected twists, and stunning visual effects. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as the detective and the anthropologist courageously battle a creature unlike anything they've encountered before in a fight for survival and the fate of the city.