20 Most Iconic Monster Introductions In Movie History

17. The Balrog - Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring

While Peter Jackson's The Hobbit series was lambasted from all sides on account of its overuse of computer generated imagery, with the original Lord Of The Rings trilogy Jackson got it just right, using a perfect blend of costumes and make-up with judicious use of computers. Clearly there was no chance he'd be able to actually build the Balrog, so the fact that he opted for CGI here is completely understandable. The results are hugely impressive, with Gandalf's battle with the gigantic creature without a doubt a highlight from The Fellowship Of The Rings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na0B1vFM84Q