The 16 Greatest Epic Fantasy Movies

 These 16 films stretch over 69 years of cinema, bringing us the finest tales of magic and wonder. The greatest epic fantasies ever seen.creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds. The genre is considered to be distinct from science fiction film and horror film, although the genres do overlap. Fantasy films often have an element of wonde, magic, myth, escapism, and the extraordinary.As a cinematic genre, fantasy has traditionally not been regarded as highly as the related genre of science fiction film. Undoubtedly, the fact that until recently fantasy films often suffered from the "Sword and Sandal" afflictions of inferior production values, over-the top acting and decidedly poor special effects was a significant factor in fantasy film's low regard. Even 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark, which did much to improve the genre's reputation in public as well critical circles, was still derided in some quarters because of its comic book like action sequences and tongue in cheek comedy.