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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

Where Underworld: Rise of the Lycans says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

A medieval vampire fortress in an unnamed Eastern European land was built on sets around Auckland, New Zealand

Scenes and places

The vampire fortress (1200)

Viktor raises the child Lucian inside the coven's fortress, picturing a race of Lycan slaves to guard it. The deal that keeps them in chains is the film's starting point.

Set in Viktor's coven fortress — Where Viktor keeps Lycan slaves guarding the coven by day and labouring by night.

A walled vampire stronghold in an unnamed Eastern European land around 1200.

Filmed at Auckland area, New Zealand — Built sets around Auckland; the exact site is not named in the sources. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The countryside beyond the walls (1200)

Beyond the walls, human nobles beg Viktor for protection from werewolves. He grants it in exchange for tributes of silver.

Set in Countryside and human nobles' estates — Where savage werewolves roam and human nobles beg Viktor for protection.

Wild land around the fortress, with human noble estates.

Filmed at Auckland area, New Zealand — Shot in and around Auckland; no specific site given. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The Lycan slave quarters (1200)

Lucian grows up among the Lycan slaves, and as he does, a bond forms with Viktor's daughter. The shackles that keep him human are the price of staying alive.

Set in Lycan slave quarters — Where the Lycans are held as laborers inside the fortress.

Quarters for the Lycan laborers inside the fortress.

Filmed at Auckland area, New Zealand — Built set, Auckland area; no specific site given. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Sonja's chamber (1200)

Sonja prepares to meet Lucian in three days when her father visits her chamber. He asks whether she helped Lucian escape, and she denies it.

Set in Sonja's chamber — Where Sonja is visited by her father after Lucian's escape.

A private room in the fortress.

Filmed at Auckland area, New Zealand — Built set, Auckland area; no specific site given. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The dungeon (1200)

Viktor cannot forgive Lucian's escape, even though Lucian saved his daughter. Lucian is whipped and locked away.

Set in Fortress dungeon — Where Lucian is whipped and imprisoned.

Cells below the fortress.

Filmed at Auckland area, New Zealand — Built set, Auckland area; no specific site given. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The vampire council hall (1200)

The council and nobles press Viktor to recapture Lucian as his Lycans free human slaves. Viktor answers that Lucian will come back for Sonja.

Set in Council hall — Where the council and nobles demand Viktor recapture Lucian.

A great hall where the vampire council sits.

Filmed at Auckland area, New Zealand — Built set, Auckland area; no specific site given. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Lucian's hideout (1200)

Free of the fortress, Lucian gathers human slaves and werewolves into an army. He learns Sonja is now imprisoned.

Set in Lucian's hideout — Where Lucian recruits slaves and werewolves into a force against the vampires.

Hidden rebel base outside the fortress.

Filmed at Auckland area, New Zealand — Auckland area; no specific site given. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The wild woods (1200)

In the wilds, Lucian discovers he can communicate with and control the wild werewolves. They become a weapon against his captors.

Set in Forest and wild land — Where wild werewolves roam.

Forest and wasteland outside the fortress.

Filmed at Auckland area, New Zealand — Auckland area; no specific site given. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Characters

• Lucian — The first werewolf born able to take human form, raised by the vampire elder Viktor.
• Sonja — Viktor's daughter, reckless and insubordinate, who falls in love with Lucian.
• Viktor — A vampire elder who raises Lucian and keeps the Lycans as slaves.