# The Order (2003)

> An embattled priest investigates a ritualistic death in Rome and uncovers a forbidden challenge to the Church’s control over salvation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4791

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Drama, Horror
- Director: Brian Helgeland
- Cast: Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Fürmann, Mark Addy, Peter Weller, Francesco Carnelutti, Mattia Sbragia, Richard Bremmer
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304711/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: brooding, eerie, solemn, late night horror viewing, occult mystery marathon

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