UNDERWORLD

Year: 2003
USA: Screen Gems
UK: Entertainment Film Distributors
Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly, Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Erwin Leder, Sophia Myles, Richard Cetrone, Robby Gee, Zita Gorog, Kevin Grevioux, Ildiko Kovacs, Danny McBride, Scott McElroy, Wentworth Miller, Mike Mukatis, Todd Schneider, Brian Steele
Director: Len Wiseman
Country: USA
USA & UK: 121 mins
USA Rated: R for strong violence/gore and some language
UK Certificate: 15 contains strong violence and language
USA Release Date: 19 September 2003
UK Release Date: 19 September 2003


Synopsis

For centuries, two races have evolved hidden deeply within human culture - the aristocratic, sophisticated Vampires, and the brutal, feral Lycans (werewolves). To humanity, their existence is no more than a whisper of a myth. But to each other, they are the lifelong mortal rivals, sworn to wage a secret war until only one race is left standing.

In the midst of this ongoing struggle, a Vampire warrior, Selene (Kate Beckinsale), discovers a Lycan plot to kidnap a young human doctor. After shadowing Michael (Scott Speedman) through the city, she forms an unprecedented bond with him, and when the Lycans make their next move, Selene is there to try to fend off their vicious assault.

As she races to save Michael and unravel the Lycan plot surrounding him, Selene discovers a secret that has terrifying repercussions for both tribes - a plot to awaken a new invincible species of predator that combines the strengths of both creatures and the weaknesses of neither, which threatens to tip the balance of power in favor of the werewolves, who have been on the losing end of the struggle for centuries.

Kate Beckinsale (SERENDIPITY, PEARL HARBOR) and Scott Speedman (DARK BLUE, FELICITY - TV series) star in a sweeping tale of deadly action, ruthless intrigue and forbidden love, all set against the backdrop of an ancient feud between the two tribes in a timeless, Gothic metropolis.

Selene must now decide where her loyalties lie as the end of an eternal war finally beckons.

A new special extended edition of UNDERWORLD has now been released which is not only packed with a wealth of new bonus features, but also includes over 20 minutes of new scenes added into the film itself.

DVD EXTRAS

Special Extended Edition:

Disc One:
16:9 (2.35:1) Extended cut of 'Underworld' - 134 Minutes approx
5.1 Surround Sound
Director and Cast Commentary

Disc Two:
Visual Effects of Underworld; Designing Underworld; Look of Underworld; Making of Underworld; Creature Effects Featurette; Stunts Featurette; Sights & Sounds Featurette; Storyboard Comparison; Music Video: Finch - Worms of the Earth; Outtakes; Fang vs. Fiction - 45 minute documentary examining the history of vampires and werewolves; TV Spots
Original Edition:

Director and Writer Commentary
Technical Commentary
The Making of Underworld - This is a pre-existing 15 minute special
Creature Effects - 12 minute piece on the make-up and mechanical effects used to create the various creatures in the film
Stunts- 12 minute piece on the stunts, including rehearsal footage and actor training sessions
Sights and Sounds - 10 minute collection of b-roll put to music, showing
Behind the scenes footage of every major sequence from the film
Storyboard Comparison - 5 different split screen comparisons of the original storyboards and the final film
Music Video- Finch's "Worms of the Earth", featuring footage from the film
Trailers and TV Spots