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"Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" delves into the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires, known as Death Dealers, and the barbaric Lycans (werewolves). A young Lycan, Lucian (Michael Sheen), emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has persecuted them for hundreds of years. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, the beautiful vampire Sonja (Rhona Mitra), in his battle to free the Lycans from their brutal enslavement.

Director: Patrick Tatopoulos

Writer(s): Danny McBride, Dirk Blackman, Howard McCain

Cast: Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Rhona Mitra, Steven Mackintosh, Kevin Grevioux

Release Date: January 23, 2009

Official Site: EnterTheUnderworld.com

Distributor: Sony Screen Gems

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

Rating: Rated R for bloody violence and some sexuality.