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Underworld

  • 2003
  • 16
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
290K
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Kate Beckinsale in Underworld (2003)
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Selene, a vampire warrior, is entrenched in a conflict between vampires and werewolves, while falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown reasons.Selene, a vampire warrior, is entrenched in a conflict between vampires and werewolves, while falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown reasons.Selene, a vampire warrior, is entrenched in a conflict between vampires and werewolves, while falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown reasons.

  • Director
    • Len Wiseman
  • Writers
    • Kevin Grevioux
    • Len Wiseman
    • Danny McBride
  • Stars
    • Kate Beckinsale
    • Scott Speedman
    • Shane Brolly
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    290K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,375
    180
    • Director
      • Len Wiseman
    • Writers
      • Kevin Grevioux
      • Len Wiseman
      • Danny McBride
    • Stars
      • Kate Beckinsale
      • Scott Speedman
      • Shane Brolly
    • 889User reviews
    • 213Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 10 nominations

    Videos8

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    Underworld Scene: Escape From Lucian
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    Underworld Scene: Why Are They Following You?
    Clip 0:57
    Underworld Scene: Why Are They Following You?
    Underworld Scene: You'd Die
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    Underworld Scene: You'd Die
    Underworld Scene: The Big Jump
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    Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale
    • Selene
    Scott Speedman
    Scott Speedman
    • Michael
    Shane Brolly
    Shane Brolly
    • Kraven
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Lucian
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Viktor
    Erwin Leder
    Erwin Leder
    • Singe
    Sophia Myles
    Sophia Myles
    • Erika
    Robbie Gee
    Robbie Gee
    • Kahn
    • (as Robby Gee)
    Wentworth Miller
    Wentworth Miller
    • Dr. Adam
    Kevin Grevioux
    Kevin Grevioux
    • Raze
    Zita Görög
    Zita Görög
    • Amelia
    Dennis J. Kozeluh
    Dennis J. Kozeluh
    • Dignitary
    • (as Dennis Kozeluh)
    Scott McElroy
    Scott McElroy
    • Soren
    Todd Schneider
    • Trix
    Sándor Bolla
    Sándor Bolla
    • Rigel
    Hank Amos
    Hank Amos
    • Nathaniel
    Zsuzsa Barsi
    • Gunshot Girl
    Richard Cetrone
    Richard Cetrone
    • Pierce
    • (as Rich Cetrone)
    • Director
      • Len Wiseman
    • Writers
      • Kevin Grevioux
      • Len Wiseman
      • Danny McBride
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Days before its U.S. opening, the president of Screen Gems greenlit not only a sequel to the movie Underworld but also a prequel after seeing the number of tickets sold in Canada alone.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 40 mins) When Viktor pushes Michael through the wall, as he lands in the water you can see several large pieces of the broken wall floating on the water behind him, showing them to be polystyrene.
    • Quotes

      Lucian: We were slaves once. The daylight guardians of the vampires. I was born into servitude. Yet I harbored them no ill will. Even took a vampire for my bride. It was forbidden, our union. Viktor feared a blending of the species. Feared it so much he killed her. His own daughter. Burnt alive for loving me. This is his war. Viktor's. And he spent the last 600 years exterminating my species.

    • Crazy credits
      The Lakeshore Entertainment logo is shaded blood red.
    • Alternate versions
      In the original release of the movie, Jázmin Dammak played the part of Sonja, Viktor's daughter, in the flashback scenes, however after the release of Underworld - Aufstand der Lykaner (2009), a version is available (most notably on U.S. Netflix) where scenes with Rhona Mitra were inserted in place of the original scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Fang vs. Fiction: Vampires and Werewolves (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Now I Know
      Written by Danny Lohner

      Performed by Danny Lohner (as Renholder)

      Additional vocals by Amy Lee

    User reviews889

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    7/10

    New Blood For Vampire Legends

    "Underworld" is no ordinary horror movie. It tells the tale of a secret war between vampires and werewolves (or as they're called here, lycans). Kate Beckinsale stars as Selene, a lethal assassin on the vampire side. Scott Speedman plays Michael Corvin, a man who finds himself wrapped up in this brutal war. This movie is rather well done, despite all the blood and graphic violence. The look of the movie is dark, Gothic and brooding, which fits very well with the story. The script is interesting, using science to bring the vampire and werewolf legends into the modern age (such as saying the lycans are allergic to silver). The story of the bitter rivalry between to two mythic characters would make a fascinating prequel, and the sequel should follow "Underworld" with real impact as well.
    • EmperorNortonII
    • Apr 9, 2004
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2004 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • Hungary
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Sony Pictures Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Inframundo
    • Filming locations
      • Budapest, Hungary
    • Production companies
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Screen Gems
      • Subterranean Productions UK Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,970,690
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,753,759
      • Sep 21, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $95,708,457
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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