Ralph Bakshi's animated The Lord of the Rings film from 1978 portrayed Samwise Gamgee in a ridiculous manner, and it deeply worried Sean Astin.

Since he wouldn’t have the same characteristics as a Balrog, he wouldn’t be classified as one. In The Lord of the Rings, Sauron never bound himself to Morgoth as the Balrogs did. Yes ...

Gandalf facing the Balrog in the Mines of Moria is one of the most intense and memorable scenes from The Lord of the Rings, and there's a reason it has become so quotable. Whether fans are ...