There's no shortage of evil to go around in Tolkien's universe, and these are the absolute baddest of the bad. This list has accordingly been updated to include 5 more fearsome villains from the Hobbit and LOTR movie franchises. Updated on December 28th, 2020 by Derek Draven: Tokkein's stories in Middle Earth are vast and full of rich and detailed characters that have gone on to make an appearance in the movies directed by Peter Jackson. These are the most powerful and influential bad guys in this epic series. While it's easy to love the vast, dynamic cast of heroes, these trilogies also thrive on their dark, menacing villains, and there's no shortage of them. This is thanks in part to some majestic world-building, rich environments, gripping plots, and memorable characters. This saga takes viewers on a journey of wonder and excitement that ends far too soon, despite the lengthy runtime. RELATED: Lord of the Rings: 15 Most Powerful Movie Characters
Filmmaker Peter Jackson managed to translate this rich, majestic source material into 6 entertaining and grandiose movies.
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