Is Underworld: Awakening gory?

Somewhat — Underworld: Awakening rates 3/5 on The Horror Database's gore scale: some blood, not an endurance test.

Does Underworld: Awakening rely on jump scares?

Yes — Underworld: Awakening leans jump-scare-driven (65/100 toward jump scares on THDB's slow-burn↔jump-scare spectrum).

Will Underworld: Awakening stay with you after watching?

Not much — Underworld: Awakening rates 1/5 on lingering effect; the dread fades once the credits roll.

Who is Underworld: Awakening for?

Underworld: Awakening is fun-first horror (10/100 on THDB's fun-scary↔disturbing spectrum) at 3/5 intensity — a good pick for a scary-but-enjoyable night.

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Underworld: Awakening(2012)

Name: Underworld: Awakening
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Horror
Released: 2012
Duration: 88 min

2012 · Måns Mårlind & Björn Stein · 88 min

Having escaped years of imprisonment, vampire warrioress Selene finds herself in a changed world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. Now Selene must battle the humans and a frightening new breed of super Lycans to ensure the death dealers' survival.

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Fantasy · Action · Horror

6.34.4k votes

TMDB score

3/5

Intensity

3/5

Gore

1/5

Stays with you

How Underworld: Awakening scares

Underworld: Awakening is more action movie than horror, built around gun fights, monster brawls, and quick shocks rather than any real dread. The pace is fast and loud, with short bursts of tension before another chase or fight breaks out. Vampires and werewolves give it a dark fantasy look, but the danger is played as thrilling spectacle, not something that gets under your skin. It's a good pick if you want cool creature action and slick style rather than a movie that actually scares you.

Intensity over runtime

Shape only — no events

Reveal pacing shapeHidden by default — shows where the tension peaks and lets up.

An action-horror ride that kicks off fast and stays mostly high-throttle, with only brief dips before a hard, all-out finish.

How scary is Underworld: Awakening?

On The Horror Database's 0–5 intensity scale, Underworld: Awakening rates 3/5 — solidly scary, delivering its fear through jump scares more than lingering dread. It attacks the body more than the mind — physical, in-your-face horror. Expect it to be moderately gory and fun-first. The dread fades once the credits roll.

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