Underworld (DVD)

Underworld is a 2003 action-'horror' film about the secret history of vampire and werewolf clans. The latter are referred to as "Lycan" throughout the film. It is the first film in the Underworld series, that also features Underworld: Evolution and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is also planned for 2009. The main plot revolves around Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a vampire "Death Dealer", or one who hunts Lycans, a job she is extremely good at due to her hatred for the whole species, whom she believes to have killed her entire family. She finds herself attracted to a medical intern, Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman), after saving him ...  Read the complete review

UNDERWORLD (2003) Running time:1 hr 56 min Cert: 15 I do love the idea of Vampires and Were-wolves, in fact I'm just a sucker for the whole dark Gothic fantasy horror type genre be it film or book form. So of course Underworld and Underworld Evolution found their way from eBay to my house pretty easily on my last DVD hunt. Upon arrival I eagerly awaited little boy's bedtime so I could watch my "oh... silly monster films" in relative peace. Well "AN IMMORTAL BATTLE FOR SUPREMECY" I am promised by the box. Yes, it is that. Disc 1 : The Film (also features Director and writers commentary plus Technical ...  Read the complete review

The 2003 film Underworld combines fast paced action with dark and moody horror. The two genres combine with good effect. The Plot For centuries, the Vampires and Lycans (werewolves) have fought for control of the Underworld. Selene, a female vampire, uncovers a plot to kidnap a doctor, Michael Corvin, and use him to awaken a new species of creature, one that combines both species of werewolf and vampire, and will swing power to the werewolves. The Cast and Performances Kate Beckinsale plays Selene, and does so very sexily. Her performance in the action sequences is very impressive, particularly when combined with the sinister ...  Read the complete review

This film is a gothic action thriller from 2003. It is classed as horror but there is none unless you are scared of wolfmen and women. Personally this doesn't scare me. Looking at myself if I don't shave for few days I look like these characters in couple of days. Essentially this film is about vampires and wolverines, one sucks blood the other kills for blood and flesh. Selene is an assassin for one of the groups. She is assigned duties to kill the other clan's warriors. At certain point in the movie she develops doubts regarding sincerity of her group leader. Eventually this leads to a conspiracy and the fall out carries over to the next ...  Read the complete review

Underworld had already been causing a bit of a sensation before its release with its sexually charged poster of Kate Beckinsale in black leather giving hot-blooded males across the world a reason to have a moment alone. Directed by - Len Wiseman Starring - Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly, Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Erwin Leder, Sophia Myles, Wentworth Miller Length - 121 minutes Cert - 15 The most striking thing about Underworld is how it looks. Yes, it looks like a dirty cake with tasty icing, as what we see before us has been achieved on a low $20 million budget. The lavish sets and costume design give off the impression that ...  Read the complete review