The Freemason

2013
PG-13
1h 35m

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4.7/10

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A wealthy banker lies ritualistically and brutally murdered. The banker's daughter and only heir, Rana (Alex McKenna), calls upon Cyrus Rothwell (Randy Wayne), a brilliant but eccentric freelance writer, to assist in the investigation. Teaming up with veteran homicide detective Leon Weed (Sean Astin), they suddenly find themselves thrust into the cryptic world of Freemasonry- pitted against a killer searching for a legendary relic, shrouded by hundreds of years of myth and mystery. Rothwell's troubles multiply as he deduces the killer is one of the banker's close inner circle. With an inheritance of millions hanging in the balance, everyone is a suspect and every action perceived as motive. Rothwell's path becomes even more cloudy as his relationship with the beautiful heiress dances on the edge of charm and collusion. Cyrus is forced to come to grips with powers beyond his natural senses as well as his own mysterious past ties to Freemasonry in order to unmask the killer before they strike again. The Freemason is a thoughtful suspense thriller- part Sherlock, part Hitchcock, creating a gripping mystery for you to unlock.

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A banker's murder leads his daughter to hire a writer and detective duo who uncover his Masonic ties and a relic, with the killer being part of his inner circle. The writer delves into the m... Read allA banker's murder leads his daughter to hire a writer and detective duo who uncover his Masonic ties and a relic, with the killer being part of his inner circle. The writer delves into the mystery while facing his own Masonic past.A banker's murder leads his daughter to hire a writer and detective duo who uncover his Masonic ties and a relic, with the killer being part of his inner circle. The writer delves into the mystery while facing his own Masonic past.

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- 2 wins & 2 nominations

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This movie was filmed at the actual Salt Lake Masonic Temple located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

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6/10

Intriguing look at a legendary organization

The film's opening scene had me glued to the screen, and I was pleasantly surprised to be so enthralled.

While much of the film is a slower, steadier pace, the filmmakers don't dumb down the finer details of Freemasonry. It's one of the more informative and specific portraits of Freemasonry that I've seen. (Rather than just saying "it's a secret society" and leaving it at that.)

The film is well-shot, and I appreciate the beautiful Salt Lake City location as I don't see many films set there.

The acting gets a bit stiff at times, and the plot becomes slightly choppy near the end, but overall I feel it was worth looking at.