House of 9
House of 9

House of 9

2005Movie86 minEnglish

Nine strangers wake up in a house with no recollection how they got there and no way out. The voice on the PA introduces them to a grisly game they must play. The prize is $5 million and their life.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Steven R. MonroeGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Nine strangers are mysteriously locked in a house and informed they must kill each other to survive. The last one standing will win a massive cash prize. As the game progresses, the contestants grapple with their dwindling morals and the horrifying reality of their situation.

Critical Reception

House of 9 received largely negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. It was often criticized for its predictable plot, gratuitous violence, and underdeveloped characters, failing to offer anything particularly novel within the 'death game' subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-concept premise but criticized for its execution.
  • Often described as derivative of other killer-on-a-deadline thrillers.
  • The film's gore and violence were noted, but not enough to elevate the narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'House of 9' is scarce and generally negative, with viewers often citing a lack of originality and compelling storytelling as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Dublin, Ireland, though it is set in London.

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Gimly

Gimly

A moderately engaging climax, but otherwise quite the bore. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid if possible._