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The 9th Guest

1934Movie1 h 5 min

HorrorMystery
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–60%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

Eight people are invited by an unsigned telegram to a penthouse apartment, where they find themselves locked in and greeted by their unknown host's voice via the radio, who explains that before the night is over each one will be die unless they manage to outwit the ninth guest, Death.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Roy William Neill
Written by
Bruce Manning, Owen Davis, Gwen Bristow
Produced by
Robert North
Music by
Louis Silvers

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Facts

January 31, 1934 · 1 h 5 min · Violence

Released
January 31, 1934
Runtime
1 h 5 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The 9th Guest?"

Questions about The 9th Guest

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Where can I stream The 9th Guest?

Fawesome

In the United States, The 9th Guest is free with ads on Fawesome.

Is The 9th Guest worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.6).

Will The 9th Guest scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is The 9th Guest plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.