House of 9

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.

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.

• 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.

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