The fantasy genre has existed since man first learned how to tell a story.
When cinema became a new way to tell stories, fantasy was transitioned into this new medium.
However,its greatest impact relies on its dragon, Vermithrax Pejorative.
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Fantasy creators likeGeorge R. R. MartinandGuillermo del Torrohave cited Vermithraxas inspiration in their works.
Finally,Harry Potterpopularized the idea of magic schools, which have become commonplace in fantasy media for children.
Much likeHoly Grail,The Princess Bride’slegacy can be felt throughits influence on popular culture.
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Bengt Ekerot’s take on Death has cemented itself as the mosticonic and memorable personification in fiction.
2The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)
Directed by Sir Peter Jackson
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1’The Wizard of Oz' (1939)
Directed by Victor Fleming
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Nevertheless, the film completed production and has gone down in history as one of the greatest ever made.
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