In UNDERWORLD, a dark and Gothic monster action movie, vampires and lycans--an ancient form of werewolf--are at war. While the vampires inhabit a gigantic castle that houses their ancestor's tombs, the lycans live underground in a dilapidated sewer cave. Both teams are equipped with big guns, and they are constantly innovating deadlier bullets to gain advantage over each other. On the vampire side, the leather-clad death agent Selene (Kate Beckinsale) delegates teams of vamps to attack the lycans. But when she discovers that the lycans have kidnapped a human medical student, Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman), she knows the worst is on its way. Against the orders of her superior, Kraven (Shane Brolly), who is obsessively in love with Selene, she awakens the most powerful vampire of all time, Viktor (Bill Nighy) and prepares for a massive feud against lycan leader Lucian (Michael Sheen).

Director Len Wiseman offers a tough, fast, and gory addition to the horror-fantasy genre with UNDERWORLD. Impressive special effects show the lycans transforming from humans to werewolves, and the lycans' ability to squeeze silver bullets out of their skin is also rudely fascinating. Beckinsale is captivating in the role of the lead vamp, with her leather corset, pouty expressions, and double-fisted pistols perfectly communicating the glam-action mood of the film.

Theatrical Release: SEPTEMBER 19, 2003

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
Closed Captioned - English - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. Theatrical Trailers
2. TV Spots
Commentaries - 1. Len Wiseman - Director, Danny McBride - Screenwriter
Featurettes - 1. Technical Effects
2. "Creature Features"
3. Stunts
4. "Sights and Sounds of UNDERWORLD"
5. "The Making of UNDERWORLD"
7. Music Video - "Worms and Earth"
Text/Photo Galleries:
Storyboard Comparisons

Kate Beckinsale: British Actress
Scott Speedman: Actor, UNDERWORLD, THE STRANGERS, FELICITY
Bill Nighy: British actor, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, UNDERWORLD
Michael Sheen: Actor, UNDERWORLD (2003)
Danny McBride: Screenwriter, UNDERWORLD
Shane Brolly: American TV/Film Actor
Erwin Leder: Actor, UNDERWORLD (2003)
Robbie Gee: actor
Sophia Myles: Actor - OLIVER TWIST (1999 Mini-Series)
Kevin Grevioux: 

Len Wiseman: Director, UNDERWORLD (2003)

Richard S. Wright: PRODUCER
Tom Rosenberg: 
Gary Lucchesi: Producer
Robert Bernacchi: Producer, UNDERWORLD (2003)

Danny McBride: Screenwriter, UNDERWORLD

Paul Haslinger: Composer, UNDERWORLD (2003)

Martin Hunter: Editor, CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK (2004)

"...The film debut of music video director Len Wiseman, looks deliciously apt..."
"...Wiseman creates some neat comic-book visuals dipped in blue-grey hues. The climax is action-packed..."
"Leather-clad Kate Beckinsale steals the show..."