# The Ninth Gate (1999)

> A cynical rare-book dealer crosses Europe decoding a satanic manuscript while murder, secret societies, and an uncanny protector close in around him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/500

## Facts

- Runtime: 133 min
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
- Director: Roman Polanski
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner, Barbara Jefford, Jack Taylor, José López Rodero, Tony Amoni
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0142688/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: brooding, eerie, sardonic, late night viewing, halloween season

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- [Ripley's Game (2002)](https://ember.film/movie/5994)

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