20 Years Ago, Lord of the Rings Paved the Way for New Zealand's Weirdest Zombie Movie

Director Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is undeniably one of the greatest fantasy films ever. The acting, phenomenal soundtrack, and breathtaking New Zealand scenery make it a masterclass from beginning to end. However, The Lord of the Rings trilogy couldn’t have looked half as good without creative studio and special effects house Wētā Workshop (not to be confused with the digital effects behemoth Wētā FX). Every elf ear, dwarf nose, orc prosthetic, and even ring of chainmail were painstakingly crafted to help bring Middle-earth to life.