I wrote up a short list of speculative movies with a conspiracy edge for Fantasy Magazine.

Two things:

1) It is amazing how many ye olde fantasy movies are powered by a single corrupt dude in a position of power. He usually has an army at his command and everything, but still, it’s seriously impressive what a little gumption and a command of the Dark Arts will get you in Fantasyland. I don’t think this is the case with books so much, but most of the fantasies that make it to the big screen are sort of Eragon-licious, you know?

2) I really love Stigmata. Like, to a degree where I think it’s a great movie, not just that I like it. I mean, it manages to make a villain of corrupt organized religion while giving actual spirituality a pass. Also, Gabriel Byrne.