Audiences today are well acquainted with the allure of fantasy cinema. After all, the genre has produced some of the most iconic and important pictures of the 21st century, be it The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Pan’s Labyrinth, or Spirited Away. But with its history in film spanning as far back as the silent era, the genre has long been at the forefront of cinematic excellence and innovation. The greatest fantasy movies of the 20th century are a testament to this longevity and brilliance.