Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) Release Date: January 23, 2009
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Horror
Running Time: Not available
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Patrick Tatopoulos
Writer: Danny McBride
Cast: Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Rhona Mitra
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 and his struggle for Lycan freedom.