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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

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Release Date: January 23, 2009
On DVD: May 12, 2009
Genre: Horror, Action, Sci-Fi
Director: Patrick Tatopoulos
Writer: Danny McBride
Cast: Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Rhona Mitra
AKA: Underworld 3
Studio: Screen Gems
Official site: entertheunderworld.com
Running Time: 92 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for bloody violence and some sexuality.

The prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian (Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja (Mitra), in his battle against the Death Dealer army...

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Back in 2003, a little but flashy film known as Underworld debuted and benefited from a combination of horror-action, snazzy special effects and a leather-clad Kate Beckinsale. Two sequels later, Beckinsale has smartly left the series and effectively handed over the reins to Rhona Mitra, who also looks quite nice in tight black clothing.

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