New “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” Photos and Trailer

Three new pictures from the upcoming vampire/werewolf prequel “Underworld: The Rise of the Lycans” and bootleg trailer have been released.

The film traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as “Death Dealers” and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor, the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja, in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.

Directed by Patrick Tatopoulos “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” starring Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Steven Mackintosh and Kevin Grevioux will be released on January 23, 2009.

Watch “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” bootleg trailer:

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