Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Jan 22, 2009

1h 32m

★ 6.5

Every war has a beginning.

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.

Genres

Fantasy

Action

Thriller

Production Companies

Screen Gems

Lakeshore Entertainment

Sketch Films

UW3 Film Productions

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Trailers

Cast

Sonja

Rhona Mitra

Viktor

Bill Nighy

Lucian

Michael Sheen

Kraven

Shane Brolly

Andreas Tanis

Steven Mackintosh

Raze

Kevin Grevioux

Coloman

David Aston

Nobleman's Wife

Geraldine Brophy

Fearful Lycan

Leighton Cardno

Orsova

Elizabeth Hawthorne

Death Dealer

Jason Hood

Nobleman

Mark Mitchinson

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