Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

Directed by: Patrick Tatopoulos
Screenplay by: Danny McBride, Dirk Blackman, and Howard McCain

Genre: Action | Fantasy | Horror | Thriller
Running Time: 92 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: DVD

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Comments: Underworld: Rise of the Lycans combines a standard "slave leads a revolt" storyline with werewolves and vampires to create an entertaining, yet fairly uninspired action film (while it's categorized as a horror film as well, I saw nothing resembling horror in the film other than vampires and werewolves). I haven't seen the original Underworld in a long time, and have yet to see Underworld: Evolution, so I needed a quick refresher course as to how this film fit in with the first films. There really isn't much you would need to know if you haven't seen the other two, as the story is rather standard. I was reminded a lot of Outlander while watching the film, so I wasn't shocked to find out that Patrick Tatopoulos created the creature for Outlander and co-writer Howard McCain wrote and directed Outlander. The films are different, but they share a same "feel" to the script and overall proceedings. Overall, Rise of the Lycans is a formulaic film, but it is a decent way to pass the time. Plus, how often is there a sex scene where the guy is hanging off of a cliff?