The Ninth Gate (1999)

October Challenge Day 14

Uh. This one tickled my '90s movie heart. Let's talk about:

The Ninth Gate

Now, as an archivist by nature, the amount of cigarette smoking and mishandling of the rare books this movie revolves around, horrified me. Absolutely appalled. 

As a cigarette smoker who's always hauling books among other things in a large bag that is always tossed over my shoulder, I roared with laughter. Just chucking and reminiscing of the old smoking indoors days.

This story follows a rare book dealer who's trying to authenticate the validity of a book apparently written "by Satan". Murderous satanists pursue. 

Now, at my securely middle age, I love '90s movies. Such fond memories, and it's a double delight to find one that I didn't even watch in the '90s until now! There is just such a taste and style to the environment that rockets me back in time where I smile but also think "Yeah, that was an interesting time..."

That is this movie. Ah yes, it does the job and it is nice on the eyes but .... in fact it's just a little weird. I'll shelve this next to The Devil's Advocate.

Best watched with bibliophiles on a late afternoon, preferably after book club with your friends who weren't raptured. Pairs with cigarettes and whiskey. 

I watched this film on Hoopla (which you can watch for free with your Library Card!!) or use the Find It! Watch It! links on Horror Habit's side bar to see where else you can find this very '90s feature.