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  • Actors: John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub, Jasmine Anthony
  • Directors: Mikael Hafstrom
  • Format: Director's Cut, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 26 Dec 2007
  • Run Time: 108 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000WM9WKA
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,191 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Conclusive proof both that one man can power a horror film, and also that John Cusack is one of the most believable actors of his generation, 1408 is an entertaining and surprisingly effective Stephen King adaptation, albeit one that runs out of steam by the final reel.

The premise finds Cusack’s character as an author of paranormal books, even though he doesn’t believe in such things himself. However, when researching his latest work, he checks into the mysterious room 1408 at The Dolphin Hotel in New York, managed by Samuel L Jackson in an effective cameo. But room 1408 is a room where nobody has lasted more than an hour in it, and thus Cusack considers it the perfect location for some book research.

It’s in the build up of its premise where 1408 is very much at its strongest. Cusack is a compelling guide through the story, and the film delivers some effective chills and jumps as the tension ratchets up. Into the final act and this control is relaxed, and as a result some of the potential is wasted, but you’re still hard-pushed to feel short-changed as the credits role. For 1408 proves to be both an effective little horror film, and one of the best Stephen King adaptations in many, many years. --Simon Brew

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The 15 rating given to 1408 belies this film's truly terrifying effects on its audience. Though it's far less gory than its peers, it has frightening moments and a creepy mood throughout. John Cusack (IDENTITY) plays Mike Enslin, a gifted writer who has turned his talents to paranormal travel books. His stays in haunted hotels never shake him, but he's intrigued by New York's Dolphin Hotel. Room 1408 has been the site of dozens of deaths, and this is a selling point for the sceptic in Mike. Despite the warnings of the hotel manager (Samuel L. Jackson, BLACK SNAKE MOAN), Mike resolves to stay in the haunted room. No one has lasted more than an hour in 1408, and Mike has his work cut out for him. Though Cusack got his acting pedigree in comedies, he proves he's able to adeptly carry a horror film. He occupies practically every frame of the film, often alone, and he's great at making the audience share in his fear. This is the second English-language film from director Mikael Hafstrom (DERAILED), and he does a good job of establishing tension. A lot of the credit is due to the film's sound crew, whose detailed work goes far in giving 1408 its unsettling feeling. Like THE SHINING, this is based on the writing of horror maestro Stephen King, and it's a similarly creepy tale set in a hotel. But in its execution, 1408 is far more indebted to classic horror films such as the original 1963 version of THE HAUNTING.

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4.0 out of 5 stars More Thriller than Horror, 8 April 2008
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Not to say that there aren't a few moments in the film that aren't a bit creepy, but on the whole it works better as a psychological thriller than as a horror. I was looking for the elusive 'ultimate Horror' and tried this after watching some promising trailers, and, undeterred by Mr King's poor transition onto celluloid in the past, selected it to join my collection. It is worthy of watching, indeed I will watch it again, but it is not the film which it protests to be in its publicity. For those people who are hard and fast Horror buffs - watch only if you are truly at a loose end, but for those out there who rarely watch horror or who scare easily - this is for perfect for you to get your 'saturday night shock'. Cusack does a good job with the material, his 'madness' is believable (although I wasn't always convinced by his fear), and as remarked on by another reviewer, the use of the Carpenters is extremely effective.
This film has highs and lows, a good effort but not truly scary. Interesting to see a modern release without all the gore!!
Watch it for fun - a good rent or borrow, if you must buy it, any more than £8 and you may feel a bit cheated.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of scary moments, 24 May 2008
Sufficiently creepy, with enough surprises and chills to keep you on the edge of your seat, 1408 both delivers and lets you down. John Cusack is excellent as a world-weary, cynical writer who specializes in debunking supposed hauntings. He's open to the idea of the supernatural, but nothing has ever happened to make a believer out of him. Until room 1408 at The Dolphin Hotel, that is.

There are plenty of scary moments, but I feel where the film fails is trying to intersect a heavy back-story with all the things going bump in the night. Stephen King does this so well in print, but celluloid simply cant keep up... leaving the viewer feeling overwhelmed and unimpressed.

I don't think it deserves some of the 1 & 2 star ratings I see here, but it's certainly nothing to write home about either. I give it a solid 3 stars.
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21 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An extra star for shock value, 12 Nov 2007
Okay, so '1408' isn't the world's best film or anything, but the last time I jumped out of my skin this much I was watching the bag scene in 'Audition'. Admittedly I caught this at the flicks, which is kind of a different experience to the one you'll have with the DVD in your living room. But the scene at the window (you'll know when you've watched it) had me hunched in my seat with fear, and when it comes to horror films that's high praise indeed.

This bears scant resemblance to the Stephen King short story it was based on. (You can find this in 'Everything's Eventual' if you're so inclined.) Ghost-hunter Mike Enslin, purveyor of low-grade horror stories (not that this is in anyway autobiographical...) checks into the Hotel Dolphin with his laptop and trusty dictaphone, having just had a tip-off that room 1408 might be haunted. Add up the numbers...ah, now you see how clever he's been! Samuel L Jackson is a convincing presence, as always, playing the hotel manager who tries to dissuade our hero with pricey liquor and gory tales, but the film really belongs to Cusack. From the moment the door locks behind him, it's basically one man and a raft of special effects. If you witnessed Cusack's mildly annoying straight-to-camera performance in 'High Fidelity' (hey, only Ferris Bueller can get away with that kind of thing) you might have your head in your hands at this point, but it's okay, he's on Malkovich form this time and infinitely watchable.

In fact, it's the special effects that get in the way. What's sinister about this film is the concept - a kind of pitch black Groundhog Day. You'll never hear The Carpenters again without being seriously creeped out (if you weren't already) and it's the little touches like the mint on the pillow, the folded toilet paper, the weird telephone calls, that give you the goosebumps. They really didn't need to break the bank making walls turn to water, etc, as proven back in the eighties by Kubrick's version of that other hotel story, The Shining (running out of ideas, Stephen?). Visually there's nothing here to rival those two little girls, and I'm betting they cost a lot less than the CG budget for 1408... There's a highly annoying red herring as well, and a bit of hamfisted backstory about Enslin's father that doesn't go anywhere. You might not necessarily like the ending. But don't be holding any drinks when he steps up to the window, or you're pretty much guaranteed to wet your pants.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Fairly competent horror with a strong opening
The film looked like a mediocre straight to rental type of film that somehow got released into cinemas. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pete

2.0 out of 5 stars Read the short story instead!
I read Stephen King's excellent short-story prior to watching this and found it very creepy. But because it was a very short story, I couldn't imagine it successfully being adaptd... Read more
Published 7 months ago by vnllaS0ulMan

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking horror
I am one of those people who don't like lots of gore in their films - so this satisfied completely. It had its "jumpy" moments - but overall managed to be really creepy and scary... Read more
Published 8 months ago by C. M. Egglestone

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent shocker, very effective
A good Stephen King adaptation can make for a great film and while this is no Shawshank Redemption, it stands as a strong horror movie and one with a very creepy atmosphere and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by The Cheerful Teacher

4.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical Horror - Not a bad thing!!
This film starts off nice and easy, developing the situation smoothly into what I thought was a typical horror film. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. P. D. Green

1.0 out of 5 stars ROOM 1408
Just thought this film was poor and it should have been a lot better if you would like a marke out of 10 it will be a 4/10
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Lr Mcgregor

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good...
One 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... Read more
Published 10 months ago by H. Serkan SILAHSOR

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent ghost story with a lot of rewatch value
This is an excellent ghost story movie with a lot of rewatch value, Cusack is brilliantly cast as a thinly disguised version of Stephen King (who wrote the original story in the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lark

5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting!!!
1408 left its mark on me long after I first saw it, it's haunting and draws the viewer in brilliantly. Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. D. Long

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute pants!
I can't believe anyone would be scared by this film. Was really looking forward to it but was so awful felt I had to review it. Boring, overlong and not at all scary. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Alex Kat

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