If you’re a fan of action-packed fantasy films filled with supernatural creatures, ancient mysteries, and star-crossed lovers, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) might just be your perfect match. Based on Cassandra Clare’s bestselling The Mortal Instruments series, the movie draws viewers into a captivating world where hidden truths and dark forces lie just beneath the surface of everyday life.

At the heart of the story is Clary Fray (played by Lily Collins), a seemingly ordinary teenage girl living in modern-day New York City. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers that she is not so ordinary after all. Clary learns she is a Shadowhunter – a half-angel warrior tasked with protecting the human world from demons and other supernatural threats. Her mother, who has mysteriously disappeared, is also part of this ancient lineage, and Clary must now navigate the dark, dangerous world of Shadowhunters to rescue her.