Underworld [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Includes Digital Copy]

Director: Len Wiseman Len Wiseman

Overview

A young man who has pledged his life to helping others finds himself in a pitched battle between two gangs of supernatural villains in this blend of horror story and action thriller. Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman) is a medical student who is heading home after a long day of school and work when he unexpectedly finds himself in the middle of what appears to be a rumble between two well turned-out street gangs. What Michael doesn't know is he has witnessed a skirmish between two deadly underground communities, unknown to the mortal world, who are battling for supremacy -- the Death Dealers, a tribe of vampires, and the Lycans, a band of werewolves. Selene (Kate Beckinsale) is a leading member of the Death Dealers who hears through the grapevine that the Lycans have plans to capture the aspiring doctor who witnessed their battle. Certain something is in the air, Selene begins following Michael around the city, and she finds herself growing emotionally attached to him. As Selene becomes more attracted to Michael, she becomes more convinced that the Lycans are planning a major attack against the Death Dealers, although vampire kingpin Kraven (Shane Brolly) is certain she's crediting the Lycans with more intelligence than they can muster. As Selene shadows Michael, she finds herself wanting to protect him, but her longing becomes a handicap when he's attacked by Lucian (Michael Sheen), the leader of the werewolf community, and the man she wants to save has now become a sworn enemy. Underworld was the first feature film from music video director Len Wiseman.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/27/2016
UPC:	0043396475366
Original Release:	2003
Rating:	R
Source:	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMT
Language:	English
Format:	Blu-ray
Sales rank:	9,794

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Kate Beckinsale	Selene
Scott Speedman	Michael Corvin
Michael Sheen	Lucian
Shane Brolly	Kraven
Bill Nighy	Viktor
Erwin Leder	Singe
Sophia Myles	Erika
Robbie Gee	Kahn
Wentworth Miller	Dr. Adam Lockwood
Kevin Grevioux	Raze
Zita Gorog	Amelia
Dennis Kozeluh	Dignitary
Scott McElroy	Soren
Todd Schneider	Trix,Actor
Sandor Bolla	Rigel,Actor
Hank Amos	Nathaniel
Zsuzsa Barsi	Gunshot Girl
Rich Cetrone	Pierce,Pierce
Mike Mukatis	Taylor
Sandor Boros	Candidate No. 1
Janos Olah	Candidate No. 2
Andreas Patton	Death Dealer Captain
Danny McBride	Mason
Jazmin Damak	Mason
Atilla Pinke	Wolfgang
Judit Kuchta	Zsuzsa
Vanessa Nagy	Timea
Ildiko Kovacs	Michael's Old Girlfriend
Brian Steele	Werewolf Performer
Kurt Carley	Werewolf Performer
Zita Görög	Amelia
Robby Gee	Kahn
Paul Haslinger	Composer

Technical Credits

Len Wiseman

Danny McBride

Len Wiseman	Director,Screenwriter
James McQuaide	Executive Producer,Special Effects
Terry A. McKay	Executive Producer,Executive Producer
Henry Winterson	Executive Producer
Skip Williamson	Executive Producer
Robert Bernacchi	Executive Producer
Danny McBride	Screenwriter
Patrick Tatopoulos	Special Effects
Nick Allder	Special Effects
Deborah Aquila	Casting
Heta Mantscheff	Casting
Peter Soos	Casting
Celestia Fox	Casting
Mary Tricia Wood	Casting,Casting
Brad Martin	Stunts
Gary Lucchesi	Producer
Tom Rosenberg	Producer
Richard Wright	Producer
Henry Winterstern	Executive Producer
Claude Letessier	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

Pitting werewolves and vampires against each other is something that every movie monster-lover can appreciate any day of the week. In Len Wiseman's stylish, but flawed directorial debut Underworld, this concept is explored and fleshed out with epic intentions, but not so epic results. First off, anyone expecting monumental battle scenes between the two creatures better stop where they are, because there will only be a full plate of disappointment here. Moments of bloody hand-to-hand monster brawling are fleeting, with all of the action relegated to quickly cut, lame John Woo-style gunfights. It's a problem that lies at the heart of the film -- instead of embracing the horror elements of these two iconic creatures, the filmmakers opt to sweep it under the rug and dress the modestly-budgeted 23-million dollar flick up as an action-fest whose explosive elements and style are as derivative as they come. Unfortunately, it seems that most of the money went straight into the gothic production design, while other sections were greatly hindered by the budget restraints -- namely, the creature effects. Created and crafted by Patrick Tatopoulos (the same hack behind 1998's Godzilla redesign), the werewolves (aka: lycans) are a lame bore, with huge muscular necks and little hyena heads with no fur to be seen, the design is awkward and unapologetically ugly, save for the few imaginative transformation scenes. Surprisingly, the film shines in the one place no one would expect -- the script. With the endless amounts of vampire lore floating around, Underworld's inventive approach is refreshing and far more interesting than the bullet-ridden shoot-'em-up scenes -- though the style of the flashbacks leaves much to be desired. In contrast, the acting is strictly a mixed bag, with lithe star Kate Beckinsale and clan heads Lucian (Michael Sheen) and Viktor (Bill Nighy) bringing class and freshness to the piece, while others like Shane Brolly as Kraven stink up the screen with their semi-Euro trash accents and laughable diction. There is a well-developed base here that will serve the sequel Underworld: Evolution well -- but as it is, this one will forever fail to live up to the concept it built for itself. Too bad too, because the world needs more werewolf vs. vampire films!