Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Film - 2009 - Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller

The story

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

Starring

Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Steven Mackintosh, Kevin Grevioux

Ratings

IMDb 6.5 out of 10

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Film · 2009 · Action & Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery & Thriller

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

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The story

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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IMDb
6.5 / 10
176k votes
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30%
Tomatometer
2.85 / 5
60k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.5 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 32m
RatedMA 15+
Release2009-01-22
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