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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Every war has a beginning.

20096.51h 32m

Overview

A prequel to the first two Underworld films, this fantasy explains the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. Aided by his secret love, Sonja, courageous Lucian leads the Lycans in battle against brutal Vampire king Viktor. Determined to break the king's enslavement of his people, Lucian faces off against the Death Dealer army in a bid for Lycan independence.

Directed by Patrick Tatopoulos
Written by Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, Danny McBride
Produced by Len Wiseman, Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $92.2M

Top Cast

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra

Sonja

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Viktor

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Lucian

Shane Brolly

Shane Brolly

Kraven

Steven Mackintosh

Steven Mackintosh

Andreas Tanis

Kevin Grevioux

Kevin Grevioux

Raze

David Aston

David Aston

Coloman

Geraldine Brophy

Geraldine Brophy

Nobleman's Wife

Leighton Cardno

Leighton Cardno

Fearful Lycan

Elizabeth Hawthorne

Elizabeth Hawthorne

Orsova

Themes & Keywords

prisonvampireslaverycastleforbidden lovewerewolfbattleslavefictional wargothicdungeondark fantasyaristocracyurban gothic

About Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is a fantasy, action, thriller film released in 2009 exploring themes of prison, vampire, slavery, castle, forbidden love, werewolf. Directed by Patrick Tatopoulos, it stars Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen. A prequel to the first two Underworld films, this fantasy explains the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. Aided by his secret love, Sonja, courageous Lucian leads the Lycans in battle against brutal Vampire king Viktor. Determined to break the king's enslavement of his people, Lucian faces off against the Death Dealer army in a bid for Lycan independence.

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