Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

Set before the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark, this thrilling prequel follows daring archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones as he escapes Shanghai with nightclub singer Willie Scott and his loyal young companion Short Round. Their adventure takes them deep into India, where a desperate village pleads for help after a sacred stone is stolen and their children mysteriously vanish. Tracing the evil to the underground Thuggee cult inside the ominous Pankot Palace, Indy uncovers a dark world of human sacrifice, mind control, and ancient rituals. Facing treacherous traps, fiery mines, and the terrifying Mola Ram, Indiana Jones must risk everything to restore the sacred Sankara Stone and save the innocent. Packed with heart-pounding action, unforgettable moments, and classic Spielberg-Lucas storytelling, Temple of Doom is a darker, intense chapter in the legendary adventure saga.