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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.

Director:

Patrick Tatopoulos

Writers:

Danny McBride (screenplay), Dirk Blackman (screenplay), and 7 more credits »

Stars:

Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy
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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 | Escape  | 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

Official Sites:

Official site | Official site [France] | See more »

Country:

USA | New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

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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Company Credits

Production Co:

Sketch Films, Lakeshore Entertainment, Screen Gems See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

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

Continuity: After his group of slaves is sent to be bitten by the captive Lycans, Raze is the only one of his group back in his cage without a collar, but no point is made of this. See more »

Quotes

Viktor: I gave you your life.
Lucian: You gave me chains.
Viktor: I thought you would have learned by now after all these years; you cannot have one without the other.
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Connections

Features King Black Acid: Let's Burn (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Steal My Romance"
Written by Aaron Robinson
Performed by Ghosts On The Radio
Produced by Sean Gordon See more »