I should have crushed you under my heel the day you were born. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is the prequel to the previous two Underworld films. It tells the story about what led to the werewolf/vampire feud, with bloody energetic results. In core essence this is Braveheart/Spartacus, only in CGI laden horror/action form. Michael Sheen buffs up into Karl Urban, who as Lucian (bad ass Lycan) leads his species…
Every war has a beginning.
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.
Top Cast
Rhona Mitra
Sonja
Bill Nighy
Viktor
Michael Sheen
Lucian
Shane Brolly
Kraven
Steven Mackintosh
Andreas Tanis
Kevin Grevioux
Raze
David Aston
Coloman
Geraldine Brophy
Nobleman's Wife
Leighton Cardno
Fearful Lycan
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Orsova
Jason Hood
Death Dealer
Mark Mitchinson
Nobleman
Craig Parker
Sabas
Timothy Raby
Janosh
Tania Nolan
Luka
Kate Beckinsale
Selene
Reviews
No idea why the rating for this flick is hovering just above 50"%. As far as prequels go this one is brilliant. The first movie left a lot of gaps in the story, where did Lucian come from, what started the war, how did he get to be the lover of the King's daughter in the first place. While there is a lot of epic battles with the gore that goes with, this movie is easily the best movie in the franchise, which is…
FAQ about Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
What is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans about?
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…
When was Underworld: Rise of the Lycans released?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans was released in 2009.
What genres does Underworld: Rise of the Lycans belong to?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is categorised as Fantasy, Action, Thriller.
Who stars in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
The cast of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans includes Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Steven Mackintosh.