The Ninth Gate

EVERY BOOK HAS A LIFE OF ITS OWN.

A rare book dealer finds himself at the heart of a string of paranormal events when he is hired to find the last two copies of a text, The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows, capable of summoning the Devil.

Director: Roman Polanski
Cast: Johnny Depp , Frank Langella , Lena Olin , Emmanuelle Seigner , Barbara Jefford , Jack Taylor , José López Rodero , Tony Amoni , James Russo , Willy Holt

Genres: Mystery , Thriller , Horror

Release date: 1999-08-25

Rating: 6.495

Runtime: 133minutes

Budget: 38M

Revenue: 58M

Production Companies: R.P. Productions , Orly Films , Bac Films , Kino Visión , Origen Producciones Cinematograficas , Vía Digital , Canal+ , TF1 Films Production

Reviews:

  • Athena Newton
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Richard Velez
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Finley Frazier
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Lauryn Wilkins
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Otis Cain
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5