1408
Directed by Mikael Håfström
Author Michael Enslin, who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences, checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel in New York City, settles in, and soon confronts genuine terror.
- thereelvoiceFebruary 27, 2025A psychological horror that keeps you guessing to the very end, 1408 pulls you into a haunted hotel with seemingly no escape. The shots are engrossing and the score is purposely maddening as 1408 attempts to drive you insane right along with John Cusack. While it isn’t the strongest adaptation of Stephen King’s work 1408 will definitely satisfy King fans and horror fans alike.
- ርልዪረMarch 23, 2025One of the most elaborate horror/thrillers I've watched for quite a long time. At first look, the premise of the film suggests that it is just another trite and cliche-drenched tale of a "haunted place"; but as the story unfolds, the essence of the film turns out to be a different. Having a plot somewhat reminiscent of some old Stephen King adaptations like "The Shining" and "Rose Red", "1408" has lots of twists and turns with more than enough depth and dimension, working both paranormal and psychological level. Today's horror/thrillers depend too much on graphic violence; where blood, gore, decapitations, and dismembered bodies galore. But here, the film's appeal comes from its effectiveness in creating a foreboding mood and claustrophobic feel of a Kafkaesque hotel room, capturing the essence of King's story very well. Not overly violent and with almost no blood and gore, the villain of the story is not a psychopathic killer, pervert, monster, specter or a mutant, it's the room itself. John Cushack does a good job by being the vainly struggling foe of this evil and mysterious room.
- CallumNovember 8, 2025⭐⭐½ – 1408 – Room Service from Hell 1408 is a tight little psychological horror that traps both its lead and its audience in a room that refuses to play by any rules. Based on Stephen King’s short story, it’s one of those rare haunted-house tales where the fear comes less from what’s seen and more from what might be real. John Cusack carries nearly the entire film on his shoulders — and he does it brilliantly. His slow unraveling from skeptical writer to shattered survivor is the core of what makes the movie work. The setup is simple: a cynical author who debunks hauntings checks into the infamous room 1408 to prove it’s all nonsense. What follows is a steady descent into madness as the room itself becomes a living, breathing antagonist. The visuals are surreal without tipping into absurd, and the sound design does half the scaring — a creeping symphony of whispers, ticking clocks, and barely contained panic. Samuel L. Jackson shows up briefly as the hotel manager, warning our protagonist not to enter — and for once, he keeps his swearing to a minimum. It’s a small role but an effective one, setting the stage with that signature gravitas he can summon in three words flat. It’s not the best King adaptation, but it’s an easy rewatch for horror fans who prefer atmosphere over gore. The theatrical ending — bleak, poetic, and quietly haunting — is the one that lingers. 🥃 Pairing: A glass of whiskey on the rocks — sharp, tense, and just unsettling enough to make you question whether the room around you has started to shift.
1408 Trivia
1408 was released on June 22, 2007.
1408 was directed by Mikael Håfström.
1408 has a runtime of 1h 44m.
1408 was produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura.
Author Michael Enslin, who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences, checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel in New York City, settles in, and soon confronts genuine terror.
The key characters in 1408 are Mike Enslin (John Cusack), Gerald Olin (Samuel L. Jackson), Lilly Enslin (Mary McCormack).
1408 is rated PG-13.
1408 is a Horror, Fantasy, Mystery film.
1408 has an audience rating of 6.1 out of 10.
1408 had a budget of $25M.
1408 has made $133M at the box office.