What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedNinth House
Leigh Bardugo · Book · 2019
If you loved Ninth House, start with The Ninth Gate (Roman Polanski, 1999) — a film on the same thread. Below: 2 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Ninth House across media.
You crave the way Ninth House exposes the rot behind prestigious institutions through a lens of dark, occult, and psychological secrets.
Films on the same thread
The Ninth Gate
Roman Polanski · Film · 1999
Explores: Demonic Possession, Ancient Texts, Moral Ambiguity.
Like Ninth House, this film explores the intersection of ancient texts and moral decay, inviting you into a world where scholarly obsession serves as a gateway to dark manifestations.
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Explores: Class Conflict, Gaslighting, Identity Theft.
This story mirrors the intense class disparity and power dynamics found in Ninth House, thrusting you into a dangerous game where the elite harbor secrets that threaten your very survival.
Series on the same thread
The Haunting of Hill House
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2018
Explores: Trauma, Family Secrets, Mental Illness.
If the trauma and ghostly hauntings of Ninth House captivated you, this series offers a profound exploration of how past tragedies and family secrets continue to manifest in the present.
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
Fans of the outsider perspective in Ninth House will appreciate this academy setting, where a sharp-witted protagonist navigates supernatural mysteries and the twisted social hierarchies of a prestigious school.
Inside No. 9
Reece Shearsmith · Series · 2014
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Irony, Surprise Twists.
The moral ambiguity and social satire that permeate Ninth House find a perfect match here, delivering dark, twisted tales that challenge your perception of the status quo with every episode.
Twin Peaks
Mark Frost · Series · 1990
Explores: Small Town Secrets, Doppelgangers, Good vs Evil.
Much like Ninth House, this series uncovers the deep, existential dread lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly normal setting, revealing a web of mystery that defies simple explanation.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
If you enjoyed how Ninth House critiques the legacy of Ivy League elitism, this examination of systemic history provides a rigorous, necessary look at the foundations of American power.
Dark History
Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: untold narratives, institutional corruption, societal taboos.
This podcast echoes the investigative spirit of Ninth House, pulling back the curtain on institutional corruption and the dark, untold narratives that define our history and societal structures.
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Common questions
Is Ninth House part of a series?
Yes, Ninth House is the first book in the Alex Stern series. It introduces the protagonist Galaxy Alex Stern as she navigates a world of dark magic and power within the Ivy League elite.
Has Ninth House received any literary awards?
Ninth House is a Goodreads Choice Award winner and a Locus finalist. These accolades recognize the novel for its compelling portrayal of characters and its status as a notable work of fantasy literature.
What is the setting of Ninth House?
Ninth House is set within the world of the Ivy League elite. The story focuses on the intersection of power, privilege, and dark magic as experienced by the unlikely protagonist Galaxy Alex Stern.
Who provided critical praise for Ninth House?
Stephen King described Ninth House as the best fantasy novel he has read in years. He specifically praised the book for being about real people and noted that it is impossible to put down.