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Underworld Evolution is a 2006 action/horror film, directed by Len Wiseman. It is a sequel to the 2003 film Underworld, and follows on from the plot of the first film, continuing the conflict between vampires and lycans, also highlighting the beginnings of the feud.
Underworld Evolution is an immediate followup to Underworld (2003). Therefore, the events of Evolution take place during the same night of the first film's finale, and the next few days after.
The film begins with a flashback scene that brings revelation to the nature of the relationship between Marcus and the other Elders, which was not established in Underworld. It is revealed that Marcus is cheated in his deal with Viktor, the leading Elder, to capture his brother, William, who is the first and most powerful Lycan. Against Marcus' wishes, William is ambushed and captured to be locked away for all time. Viktor's betrayal earns Marcus' hatred towards him and all those loyal to him, and as a result, Marcus swears revenge.
In present day, Kraven immediately executes his final bid for power, as he returns to the Orghodaz mansion to attempt to assassinate the last remaining Elder, Marcus, after witnessing the death of Viktor, the foremost threat to his plans. Unknown to Kraven, the blood of the Lycan, Singe, has dripped into Marcus' resting chamber, and has not only awakened him with full knowledge of Kraven's treachery, but also granting him newfound powers as a Hybrid. As Kraven enters the Elder Room with his soldiers, Marcus breaks through the floor and effortlessly kills all of Kraven's men, leaving Kraven, himself, for last. However, before killing Kraven, Marcus drinks his blood, thereby absorbing his memories and learning of the operation to lock up William, in addition to Selene's ties to a mortal family that was murdered under Viktor's order, in connection with the construction of William's prison, which was unilaterally kept a secret from him. As the final piece of the puzzle, he discovers that the key to William's cell is now in the hands of Selene. The opportunity for Marcus to reap his revenge has come, and he uses his new powers to destroy Viktor's entire coven. Immediately afterwards, Marcus engages to find Selene and the key to ultimately free his imprisoned brother, the first and most powerful lycan, with an infinite capacity and insatiable appetite for destruction. Meanwhile, hours before sunrise, Selene and Michael head for a Vampire safehouse in the mountains. In the safehouse they find a dead Lycan and new ammunition. Selene tells Michael to stay while she goes to the mansion to plead for sanctuary; they do not know yet that Marcus destroyed the coven. Selene explains to Michael that his life has changed and can never go back to his human ways. Selene leaves the hideout while Michael stays to drink the cloned blood.
Filming took place in Vancouver, Canada, and is a departure from the setting of Underworld, which was filmed in Budapest, Hungary, and also had a much larger budget than the first film. It was originally set to be released in late 2005, however it was delayed until January 19, 2006. The film was pre-viewed in a panel at Comic-Con in San Diego, in July of 2005. It was well received as hundreds of fans waited hours to see a clip of the film as well as Kate Beckinsale and the other stars of the movie. Wikipedia |
