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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
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R,1hr 32min
Released:
January 23, 2009
Distributor:
Sony Pictures/Screen Gems
Synopsis: The Underworld series gets the prequel treatment with this third outing that fleshes out the story of the ancient war between the vampiric Death Dealers and their wolfman counterparts, the Lycans. F/X technician Patrick Tatopoulos (Godzilla, Independence Day) steps out of the effects lab and into the director's chair with this entry, which sees stars Bill Nighy returning as Viktor, the King of his vampire clan and father to Sonja (Rhona Mitra), a free-minded heir who tests her parent by heading outside ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
The highlight of this fantasy/horror hybrid is watching a pair of the best British character actors --- Bill Nighy and Michael Sheen -- shed their thespian respectability and unleash their inner beasts. Full Review
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Featured Cast
Viktor
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Bill Nighy in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" (Screen Gems)
Bill Nighy in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" (Screen Gems)
Kevin Grevioux in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" (Screen Gems)
Rhona Mitra in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" (Screen Gems)
Bill Nighy in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" (Screen Gems)
Bill Nighy, left, and Michael Sheen in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" (Screen Gems)
Rhona Mitra in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" (Screen Gems)
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