Underworld
Len Wiseman directed Underworld in 2003. Len Wiseman, Kevin
Grevioux and Danny McBride wrote the story, and Danny McBride adapted the
screenplay. The vampires are mortal enemies of the Lycans (werewolves), and
Selene, a vampire Death Dealer portrayed by Kate Beckinsale, is dispatched to
kill any the werewolves. Selene rescues a human who the Lycans have an interest
in, Michael, but he’s bitten by the werewolves. Selene and Michael soon develop
feelings for each other. She wrestles with her orders to kill him. It is soon
revealed that the Lycans are attempting to combine the two species and create a
hybrid. With a budget of $22 million, the movie fared well bringing in over $95
million at the box office. A copyright infringement lawsuit was filed saying
the movie was similar to various games and novels. There was a confidential
settlement in the matter. Underworld received largely negative reviews.
The Uninvited
A remake of a 2003 South Korean horror film titled A Tale of Two Sisters, The Uninvited was released in 2009 and was
the first feature film directed by The Guard Brothers. Producers Walter F.
Parkes and Laurie MacDonald had produced The
Ring and The Ring Two, and began
looking for another project. A Tale of
Two Sisters looked to be lucrative, and the Guard Brothers acquired remake
rights. Craig Rosenberg, Doug Miro and Carlo Bernard wrote the screenplay. The
film is about Anna, who has recently been released from a psychiatric hospital
after she attempted suicide following a boathouse fire where her mother
perished. Going home with her father, Anna and her older sister, Alex begins to
conspire against their father’s girlfriend, Rachel. It is after a series of
deadly events that the movie provides the real twist. The movie was not
received well by critics, but grossed $40 million at the box office.
