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In 2003, Len Wiseman released the first installment in the action horror movie franchise, Underworld and presented a unique myth for vampires and lycanthropes (werewolves). Now composed of Five films, with potential for more, and a video game, the franchise is known for its unique version of vampires and werewolves. The first film introduces the essential concept for others to expand, the war between vampires and Lycans continues and true stories are exposed. Starring Kate Beckinsale as the main vampire character Selene, the progression of Serie reveals how remarkably different vampires and lycanthropes are from any other in horror history.

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In the third movie Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans (2009), the franchise delves into the history of its werewolves. Unlike the classic features of creatures like The werewolf (1941) and more contemporary werewolves like David in An American werewolf in London (1981), lycanthropes do not exhibit human qualities. Furthermore, they are the epitome of aggression and fueled by their anger. The werewolf story in the genre represents an unpredictable and reckless creature rather than a fully conscious and methodical lycanthrope.

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Unlike any vampire inspired by Bram Stoker Dracula (1897) UnderworldImmortal vampiric characters are firearm combat specialists who strive to protect their coven. Such as the 1994 characters Interview with the Vampire, They can master their desire for human blood by consuming rats and other small mammals. Despite this similarity, there are no vampires like Underworld & # 39;s. As the franchise progresses to the fifth and possibly final installment, Underworld: Blood Wars (2016), vampires and their uniqueness become clear. Creature characteristics like Dracula and The werewolf They are some of the most recognized and popular figures in the genre, but Underworld Challenge what fans know about beloved monsters through complex mythology.

UnderworldImmortal beings have a history that dates back to the 5th century with Alexander Corvinus. He fathered three children: Marcus, William, and an unnamed third. Alexander was the first immortal to be immune to the plague due to a rare genetic mutation that gave him the ability to live forever. Marcus and William were two of the three children who received the gene from their father. William's transformation into a werewolf occurred when he was bitten by a rabid mountain wolf. While this may seem like a traditional means of developing lycanthropy, the aftermath spawns a whole new type of werewolf.

The series refers to werewolves as lycanthropes because they are infected by William; they have never been human, and are not considered the traditional werewolf race, but an entirely new one. Thus, Underworld suggests the possibility of more than one variation of the gene mutation or virus. Later, Alexander was bitten by a bat and, following tradition, the bite transformed him into a vampire. Underworld suggests that, common to other vampires in the media, they see themselves as elite and better than werewolves. The franchise complicates this notion due to Marcus and William's relationship with each other, and discovers that it is the pompous and purist nature of vampires that makes the war begin.

The two brothers became creatures in the most common ways the horror genre has established: being bitten. In any case, its mythology and existence differ greatly from the common creature. The war of lycanthropes and vampires frames the entirety of the Underworld franchise, and its immortal beings are some of the most unique in the realm of horror creatures. Their mythology and history easily separates them from the rest.

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Marian Phillips is a Yonkers, New York-based horror movie writer, reader, and fanatic. She is a dedicated historian, researcher, and content creator, and now works as a horror movie writer for Valnet, Inc. at ScreenRant. A graduate of the University of Kansas (BA) and Sarah Lawrence College (MA), she has worked diligently to craft up-to-date and informative projects ranging from horror movies to punk musicians. Phillips travels the United States presenting his research and learning more about the "Renaissance of Horror" of the 21st century. Her hobbies include writing music, painting, reading comics, and hanging out with her cat Hero.

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