Underworld (2003)
A vampire warrior falls for a peace-loving werewolf, igniting a centuries-old war with pulpy, brisk action.
Vampires and werewolves have waged a nocturnal war against each other for centuries. But all bets are off when a female vampire warrior named Selene, who's famous for her strength and werewolf-hunting prowess, becomes smitten with a peace-loving male werewolf, Michael, who wants to end the war.
How intense is Underworld?
Underworld is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Underworld feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Underworld
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Is Underworld for you?
Is Underworld scary?
Only a little. Underworld has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Underworld gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Underworld sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Underworld OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Underworld?
Underworld runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Underworld?
Underworld is streaming on Starz.
Does Underworld have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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