The 9th Guest (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1934, The 9th Guest is a horror and mystery film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 65 minutes. “Their Host Was a Spectre … Their Hostess Disaster!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The 9th Guest stars Donald Cook as Jim Daley, Genevieve Tobin as Jean Trent, Hardie Albright as Henry Abbott and Edward Ellis as Tim Cronin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The 9th Guest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 9th Guest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 9th Guest tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 9th Guest (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The 9th Guest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The 9th Guest worth watching?
- The 9th Guest holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 9th Guest?
- The 9th Guest stars Donald Cook, Genevieve Tobin, Hardie Albright, Edward Ellis and Edwin Maxwell.
- When was The 9th Guest released?
- The 9th Guest was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.