4 Huge Movies That Owe More to Lord of the Rings Than Fans Realize

Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Ringstrilogy completely redefined the fantasy genre. Between its groundbreaking visual effects, ambitious storytelling, and faithful adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's source material, The Lord of the Rings became one of the most influential movie trilogies in history. Whether filmmakers were tackling sprawling sci-fi epics or pushing visual effects technology even further, many directors have acknowledged that Jackson's achievements helped shape their own films in surprising ways.