Underworld

R

Released Sep 19, 2003

2h 1m

Fantasy

Action

Horror

List

31%

Tomatometer

164 Reviews

79%

Audience Score

250,000+ Ratings

Under cover of night, vampires engage in an age-old battle with their sworn enemies, the Lycans, a clan of violent werewolves. Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a vampire orphaned in the wake of a bloody Lycan attack, works for the vampire clan as a trained killer. When the Lycans take a mysterious interest in Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman), an exceptional mortal doctor, Selene struggles to save him from Lucian (Michael Sheen), a ruthless Lycan leader hellbent on ending the vampire bloodline.

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Critics Consensus

Though stylish to look at, Underworld is tedious and derivative.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Pulpy, punk-ish story with some intense violence.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 29, 2010

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Empire Magazine

In the end, it's more a role-playing game scenario than a plot -- although there someone would have worked out rules that make sense.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Time Out

These vampires have no teeth -- hell, they don't even fly.

Jun 24, 2006

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The production and costume designs were clearly labored over, but like any polished exterior that's merely a fragile casing for an empty center, the film waves off character development for skin-tight leather and pouty brooding.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 3, 2024

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

One wishes that Kate Beckinsale got to have a little more fun as Selene and Kraven is a terrible villain, but the blue-filtered Matrix-rip off (action, costume, gun play) is very welcome. Plus: Nighy is having the absolute best time chewing the scenery.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 19, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Conspiracies and allegorical angles aside, this sleekly stylized monster mash ends up a big, muddy mess of bad guys: predator versus predator, and the winner takes the human race.

Apr 8, 2023

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Casey J

Epic. As. Hell. *wink wink*

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/24

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Jay H

"Remember, I've bled for you once already. Without me, you'd have nothing. You'd *be* nothing."

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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ED M

I love this cult film. I love the saga actually

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/24

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Richard F

An absolutely fantastic movie for any fan of the Vampire genre. The movie is a well crafted love letter to anyone who played Vampire: The Masquerade or routinely went to Goth Clubs to dance to Sisters of Mercy. The fight scenes are solid. The fact that Myth Busters went after one of the scenes is a testament to the cultural impact of the movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/29/24

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Eva G

One of the best films ever made. Really underestimated. The film combines gothic vampire vibes with modern artillery and technology. Love the story and concept overall.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/18/24

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John S

Kate has created an unforgettable and inspiring character.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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Len Wiseman

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Kate Beckinsale

Selene

Scott Speedman

Michael Colvin

Michael Sheen

Lucian

Shane Brolly

Kraven

Bill Nighy

Viktor

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Synopsis

Under cover of night, vampires engage in an age-old battle with their sworn enemies, the Lycans, a clan of violent werewolves. Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a vampire orphaned in the wake of a bloody Lycan attack, works for the vampire clan as a trained killer. When the Lycans take a mysterious interest in Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman), an exceptional mortal doctor, Selene struggles to save him from Lucian (Michael Sheen), a ruthless Lycan leader hellbent on ending the vampire bloodline.

Director: Len Wiseman
Producer: Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Richard S. Wright
Screenwriter: Danny McBride, Kevin Grevioux, Danny McBride, Len Wiseman
Distributor: Screen Gems
Production Co: Lakeshore Entertainment, Screen Gems, Subterranean Productions LLC
Rating: R (Strong Gore|Some Language|Strong Violence)
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 19, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $51.5M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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