A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.
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Reviews
Kamurai
8
By Kamurai
Great watch, would watch again, and can recommend.
While the setup is a little bleh, it serves a point, but I could literal start the movie at Samuel L. Jackson's office and be fine.
Once in 1408, the intensity creeps perfectly. It really gives you the atmosphere of a cat playing with its food.
It'll mess your head a little, but that's just from a great John Cusack delivery and wonderful cinematic display.
And the ending is almost perfect: the are two minors points that could be bad, but they're unclear.
As the manager said, "It's and evil room.
Andre Gonzales
6
By Andre Gonzales
The storyline and basis of the movie is kind of dumb. It is entertaining though with a lot of weird and crazy stuff happening in room 1408.
RalphRahal
8
By RalphRahal
(Watched the Theatrical version)
1408 is a solid psychological horror that pulls you into its dark and twisted world. John Cusack does an amazing job as Mike Enslin, a skeptic writer dealing with supernatural horrors while battling his own guilt over losing his daughter. His performance really makes the movie—he sells the fear, grief, and madness perfectly.
That said, the endings are what really stood out for me. The theatrical version felt too neat and safe. Sure, it wraps things up nicely, but for a movie this dark, it needed something heavier. The director’s cut hit harder—it’s bleak and sticks with you. The haunting moment with his daughter fit the tone of the movie so much better. It kept the unsettling vibe that should linger after a film like this.
The production was great too. The way the room constantly changes and traps you with Mike was done so well, keeping you on edge the whole time. Overall, I enjoyed it, but the director’s cut is the real winner for me. It keeps the dark, disturbing feel that a movie like this needs.
