The Minions

The Minions

Year: 2014

Runtime: 11 mins

Language: English

Director: Jeremiah Kipp

HorrorMystery

William recounts a disturbing encounter to Abigail, beginning with a walk down a secluded path. He remembers stumbling upon two intoxicated young women, Sarah and Katrina, who request his help. Drawn into their unsettling situation, William finds himself increasingly captivated by Katrina’s erratic behavior and insistent demands. As he assists them, he grapples with a growing sense of unease and the spectral Abigail’s tormenting suggestions that the girls are under a supernatural influence.

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Timeline & Setting – The Minions (2014)

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Time period

999 CE and late 1990s (1999)

The narrative spans two eras: the end of the 1st millennium, when the Minion first fails at the gateway, and the modern late 1990s, when a relic of ancient power resurfaces in New York. The shift between centuries highlights a timeless struggle between apocalyptic forces and guardians who defend civilization. The ancient Templar order and contemporary investigators cross paths as the clock nears an possible apocalypse.

Location

New York City, Jerusalem, Mohawk reservation

The story moves from a hidden burial chamber beneath New York City to the ancient sanctuary in Jerusalem, reflecting a clash between contemporary life and timeless sacred sites. In NYC, a centuries-old secret is unearthed, triggering a deadly chase. Across oceans and cultures, the Mohawk reservation and its depository site become the setting where a plan to hide the key unfolds, linking indigenous land to a global destiny.

🏙️ Urban 🏛️ Sacred 🌿 Indigenous

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Main Characters – The Minions (2014)

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Karen Goodleaf

An archaeologist of Mohawk heritage who is tasked with examining the hidden chamber under New York City. She becomes a driving force behind the plan to hide the key, and her insights bridge science and indigenous tradition. Her growing resolve helps protect her people and the wider world from the Minion's threat.

🗺️ Archaeologist 🌿 Indigenous

Lukas Sadorov (Lukas Hassel)

A Templar and former Spetsnaz operative sent by the order to recover the key. He partners with Karen, battles the Minion's possessed hosts, and aims to rebuild the order after the ensuing chaos. His mission evolves from relic recovery to safeguarding humanity.

🛡️ Warrior 🌍 Guardian

Michael Bear

Karen's Mohawk grandfather and a shaman who helps gain access to the nuclear-waste depository. He provides spiritual guidance that anchors their plan to protect the key.

🌿 Elder 🪶 Wisdom

Bernard

A bold Templar Knight whose body is possessed by the Minion. His eagerness to prove himself leads to a fatal mistake that allows the Minion to seize control. Lukas ultimately defeats the possessed Bernard in the struggle to safeguard the key.

⚔️ Knight 👤 Possession

Professor Schulman

An archaeology tutor aiding the NYPD in the investigation. He becomes a conduit for the Minion, manipulating police actions against Lukas. His involvement underscores the Minion's reach and the high stakes of the pursuit.

📚 Scholar 🧩 Investigation

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Major Themes – The Minions (2014)

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🛡️ Guardianship

Guardianship is central as the key, the gate, and the order's future rest on a few shoulders. The Minion's threat forces the Templars and their allies to defend sacred relics across time and space. The plan to hide the key becomes a test of loyalty, sacrifice, and the cost of protecting humanity from annihilation.

🗝️ Power and Sacrifice

The key represents dangerous power capable of waking Hell itself, making sacrifice a recurring necessity. The Minion's possession and the battles to control the key reveal how power corrupts and how steadfast guardians are willing to risk everything. The climactic struggle tests faith, duty, and the readiness to lay down life for others.

🗺️ Journey

The plot takes the characters on a transcontinental chase, moving from New York to Jerusalem and across centuries. Each location tests different cultures and beliefs, illustrating how a common threat can unite disparate communities. The journey emphasizes resilience, collaboration, and the hope that a renewed order can endure.

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The narrative revolves around a protagonist group facing a supernatural enemy that cannot be easily destroyed or contained. This entity often has unique rules or abilities (like transferring between hosts) that make it a persistent, evolving threat. The heroes' journey is one of survival and desperate strategy against a seemingly unstoppable force.

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