1408 (2007)

1408 (2007)
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A writer renowned for debunking infamous paranormal events is confronted by a force that he cannot explain upon checking into room 1408 of the notoriously haunted Dolphin Hotel. Mike Enslin (John Cusack) is an author who specializes in horror, but who only believes in what he can see with his eyes and touch with his hands. Having constructed an entire career on his ability to dispel superstitious "haunted house" rumors, Mike is convinced that the afterlife is a manmade construct designed to offer false comfort to the weak minded. Mike's latest project is a book entitled "Ten Nights in Haunted Hotel Rooms," and it seems that in room 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel, this skeptical scribe may finally find proof of the supernatural. Implored by the hotel manager (Samuel L. Jackson) not to enter room 1408, Mike defiantly procures the key and prepares to dispel yet another spectral sham. Now, as is the case with many of life's most profound epiphanies, the writer who thought he knew it all is caught entirely off guard at the precise moment he least expected it. Subsequently faced with undeniable proof of an afterlife, Mike may have a best-seller on his hands if he can simply survive until sunrise. Mary McCormack and Jasmine Jessica Anthony co-star in director Mikael Håfström's (Derailed) adaptation of an original short story by horror icon Stephen King. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
John CusackSamuel L. Jackson, (more)
Director(s):
Mikael Håfström
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Synopsis of 1408

A writer renowned for debunking infamous paranormal events is confronted by a force that he cannot explain upon checking into room 1408 of the notoriously haunted Dolphin Hotel. Mike Enslin (John Cusack) is an author who specializes in horror, but who only believes in what he can see with his eyes and touch with his hands. Having constructed an entire career on his ability to dispel superstitious "haunted house" rumors, Mike is convinced that the afterlife is a manmade construct designed to offer false comfort to the weak minded. Mike's latest project is a book entitled "Ten Nights in Haunted Hotel Rooms," and it seems that in room 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel, this skeptical scribe may finally find proof of the supernatural. Implored by the hotel manager (Samuel L. Jackson) not to enter room 1408, Mike defiantly procures the key and prepares to dispel yet another spectral sham. Now, as is the case with many of life's most profound epiphanies, the writer who thought he knew it all is caught entirely off guard at the precise moment he least expected it. Subsequently faced with undeniable proof of an afterlife, Mike may have a best-seller on his hands if he can simply survive until sunrise. Mary McCormack and Jasmine Jessica Anthony co-star in director Mikael Håfström's (Derailed) adaptation of an original short story by horror icon Stephen King. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
104 mins

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Director(s):
Mikael Håfström
Writer(s):
Larry KaraszewskiMatt GreenbergScott Alexander
Producer(s):
Lorenzo Di Bonaventura
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Violence, Not For Children, Adult Situations, Profanity)
Categories:
Horror
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    Danielle S.

    This movie could have been great. The beginning was awesome, but then they tried to do too much with it. I ended up disliking it and was upset that a potentially good movie was ruined with a poor ending.

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    Carl W.

    WOW! I couldn't take my eyes off of it. It was a really good, really well acted, old fashion ghost story. I would have given it 5 stars if it had a better ending, though the DVD gave us a choice of three. None of them were the perfect ending for the otherwise great story. Don't let that stop you from seeing it though, if your heart can stand a few "GOT-CHAS".

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    Benjamin S.

    This is a fantastic movie. Unfortunately, they completely ruined it on the Blu-ray release by replacing the very creative psychological ending as in theaters with a generic shocker that completely ruins the film for me. Watch it on DVD if you want this film at it's best or wait till they re-release a BR version that restores the actual (and much better) theatrical ending. They don't even have it in the extras anymore. Very bad choice on their part. Glad I just rented this first. No way I am buying this one until they restore it the way it's supposed to be. Like George Lucas ruining star wars rereleases, but worse.

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