Review of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) by Hank H — 06 May 2012

The least terrible of the cliche saga that is Underworld.

This review of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) was written by Hank H on 06 May 2012.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans has generally received positive reviews.

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