20 fascinating facts about Lord of The Rings movies you probably didn't know

Published Jan 27, 2025 10:21 ET

The Lord of the Rings (Image via New Line Cinema and WingNut Films)

14) Creepy fact about the Dead Marshes

The faces of the corpses in the Dead Marshes were modeled after real actors and stunt doubles. This decision added an eerie realism to the scene, making the swamp feel more unsettling. The filmmakers used molds of actual people to create detailed, lifelike faces. The result enhanced the haunting atmosphere of Frodo and Sam’s journey through the marshes. This level of detail made the sequence more memorable and gave viewers a stronger sense of the darkness surrounding the Ring’s influence.