Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009, U.S.A./N.Z.)

Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy star in this vampire thriller prequel, the third outing for the ‘Underworld’ fantasy franchise.

This origin story follows the centuries-old feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their slaves, the Lycans. During the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian emerges as a powerful leader. He rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor, the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them.  His secret lover, Sonja, joins him in his battle against the Vampire army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.