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The Ninth Gate

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Dean Corso (Johnny Depp) specializes in tracking down rare and exotic volumes for collectors. Boris Balkan (Frank Langella) has recently acquired a seventeenth-century satanic text called The Nine Gates- a legendary book written by Satan himself. With The Nine Gates in his possession, Corso soon finds himself at the center of strange and violent goings-on. Not only is his apartment ransacked, it appears that he is being shadowed ferociously by others determined to regain the book.
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Even though the film is stylish and atmospheric, critics say The Ninth Gate meanders aimlessly and is often ludicrous. And despite the advertising, there's hardly any chills.

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Brandon Judell indieWire Polanski revisits Satan with less than devilish fun. Sep 14, 2012 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 2/4 Apr 25, 2003 Full Review Susan Stark Detroit News Rated: 2/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh There are a number of promising themes being explored here that feel entirely fresh for the horror genre, yet none of these nuggets of promise are paid off in fulfilling ways, making for a messy experience with glimmers of hope. Rated: 3/5 Sep 20, 2023 Full Review Kat Halstead Common Sense Media Depp's Dean Corso seems at once generic and elusive, stumbling from set piece to set piece as The Ninth Gate's plot takes predictable twists and turns until it wanders into oblivion. Rated: 2/5 Nov 16, 2022 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault The movie begins with Polanski’s usual mood of voluptuous menace, promising an elegant headgame for people who still read; the mood remains — Polanski’s craft is impeccable — but the story lets him down. Rated: C- Sep 2, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ron R A simply delightful movie with great production values, excellent script, plot and acting. A successful marriage of Drama, Suspense and the Supernatural. This is one of the extremely rare movies that I watch at least once a year. You should at least consider watching this movie at least once. You will not be disappointed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Lomer A I beg to differ with the masses, however I found the story line absolutely riveting and intriguing. Kept my on the edge of my seat until the end. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Paola C An amazing master peace. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Thirdi A This film is definitely underrated and worth watching. While the pacing is slow, the intriguing lore makes it compelling. It’s engaging enough to spark curiosity about the occult and leaves you wondering where the director drew their inspiration. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review Dysnomia C I really enjoyed this film and felt like I was watching something special. Each scene has interesting characters, as the mystery and plot unfolds. It's a very atmospheric mystery drama centered on the occult. It's a slow burn compared to typical Hollywood films because it's more European in taste. It feels like a novel. The music really sets a gothic suspenseful tone. The ending is lackluster, but I get the sense that at a more than 2-hour runtime, they were rushing to wrap it up. International audiences enjoyed this more than American ones, which isn't surprising. There isn't enough action and explosions to hold most American movie goers' attention spans. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/13/24 Full Review Audience Member I had a good time with it! Acting is spot on, by absolutley everybody! It is dense and atmospheric! And it made me appreciate the craftsmanship of bookbinding! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Dean Corso (Johnny Depp) specializes in tracking down rare and exotic volumes for collectors. Boris Balkan (Frank Langella) has recently acquired a seventeenth-century satanic text called The Nine Gates- a legendary book written by Satan himself. With The Nine Gates in his possession, Corso soon finds himself at the center of strange and violent goings-on. Not only is his apartment ransacked, it appears that he is being shadowed ferociously by others determined to regain the book.
Director
Roman Polanski
Producer
Roman Polanski
Screenwriter
Arturo Pérez-Reverte, John Brownjohn, Enrique Urbizu, Roman Polanski
Distributor
Artisan Entertainment
Production Co
Araba Films, Bac Films, Kino Vision, Via Digital, R.P. Productions, Live Entertainment, Orly Films, Le Studio Canal +
Rating
R (Violence|Sexuality)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 10, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.7M
Runtime
2h 13m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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