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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

R  92 min  -  Action | Adventure | Fantasy   -  23 January 2009 (USA)
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An origins story centered on the centuries-old feud between the race of aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans.

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Danny McBride (screenplay), Dirk Blackman (screenplay), and 7 more credits »
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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans -- An origins story centered on the centuries-old feud between the the race of aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers, and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans -- Clip: We have to go Underworld: Rise of the Lycans -- Interview: Rhona Mitra "On the experience of making the film"
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Sheen ...
Bill Nighy ...
Rhona Mitra ...
Steven Mackintosh ...
Kevin Grevioux ...
David Aston David Aston ...
Geraldine Brophy Geraldine Brophy ...
Leighton Cardno Leighton Cardno ...
Alex Carroll Alex Carroll ...
Young Lucian (as Alexander Carroll)
Elizabeth Hawthorne Elizabeth Hawthorne ...
Jason Hood Jason Hood ...
Mark Mitchinson ...
Tania Nolan ...
Craig Parker ...
Timothy Raby Timothy Raby ...
Janosh (as Tim Raby)
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Storyline

The prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor, the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja, in his battle against the Vampire army and his struggle for Lycan freedom. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Vampire | Slave | Battle | Werewolf | Dungeon  | See more »

Taglines:

Every war has a beginning.

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for bloody violence and some sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Inframundo 3 - La rebelión de los Lycans See more »

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$20,828,511 (USA) (25 January 2009) (2942 Screens)

Gross:

$45,802,315 (USA) (1 March 2009)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Viktor (Bill Nighy), Lucian (Michael Sheen), and Selene (Kate Beckinsale) are the only characters/actors to appear in all three movies of the Underworld series. Each character has one movie in which they only appear in a flashback: Viktor and Lucian in Underworld: Evolution and Selene in Underworld: Rise of he Lycans. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: The scene where the Noble gets thrown into the pillar and lands with a head wound, the wound shakes after he is motionless. Also the color is incorrect for the scene given the lighting. See more »

Quotes

Lucian: I love you
Sonja: and I love you... your face will not be here when this is over will it?... goodbye my love
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Connections

Referenced in "Face Off: Welcome to the Jungle (#1.1)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Board Up the House (Renholder Remix)"
Written by William Jordan, Mookie Singleman, Michael Sochynsky
Performed by Genghis Tron
Courtesy of Relapse Records See more »