Created by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings became one of the most successful, genre-defining stories of the fantasy and adventure genre. Telling the story of the Fellowship of the Ring and their quest to destroy the One Ring and vanquish the dark lord Sauron, the books and movies make for one of the most compelling stories in fiction. Along the journey of characters like Frodo, Sam, Aragorn, and Gandalf, fans have been treated to some excellent and thrilling moments.