In the background of The Ninth Gate, Boris has been secretly angling to make a deal with the Devil, never mind who he hurts ...

Because, whether he likes it or not, forces beyond comprehension have already chosen him. And right from the start, thick mystery shrouds the diligent book detective's peril-laden mission.

The Ninth Gate is a confused and confusing thriller about ... or with tongue in cheek. He seems to be concerned only with moving his camera around (rather effectively in the opening 30 seconds ...