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1408

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Mike Enslin is a successful author who enjoys worldwide acclaim debunking supernatural phenomena -- before he checks into the Dolphin Hotel, that is. Ignoring the warnings of the hotel manager, he learns the meaning of real terror when he spends the night in a reputedly haunted room.
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Critics Consensus

Relying on psychological tension rather than overt violence and gore, 1408 is a genuinely creepy thriller with a strong lead performance by John Cusack.

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Michael Atkinson Sight & Sound 07/07/2010
Another actor may have made 1408 seem as thin and fake as an episode of Tales from the Crypt, but Cusack lends it that badly needed extra milligram of conviction. Go to Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 02/01/2008
3/5
Cusack always manages to underscore panic with irony. Go to Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 08/31/2007
2/5
You leave the film once again feeling that Stephen King is either not quite as good as his reputation or that most film-makers can't replicate the subtleties of his style. Go to Full Review Zofia Wijaszka Nerdspin Feb 25
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That claustrophobic atmosphere, paired with complex storytelling and strong performances, makes 1408 a great watch, not only for the first time, but for a rewatch as well. Go to Full Review Sydney Lee Horror Movie Talk Dec 4
8/10
The viewer is never bored, stuff happens so quickly and so often in this film that it was extremely difficult to take notes on it because I almost always missed something. Go to Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine 05/10/2025
4/5
A tense, visually complex, and well-acted experience that, while not a true horror film, should satisfy those looking to bite their nails for almost two hours. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tammy and Susannah haunted R @TammyandSusannahsreviews Jun 22 Susannah: WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT!!!!! I was going delusional just watching this. It was SO boring!!! The only reason we finished it was so we could write this terrible review!!!! Tammy: HORRIBLE!!!!!!! It was SUCH a TERRIBLE movie!!! I found it VERY bland and did not satisfy me. To anyone looking for a good movie, this is NOT it. It was so confusing, it gave me a headache. IN A NUTSHELL: DO NOT WATCH!!!!!!!!!! See more Caden R. @Jester1428 Jun 22 Great build up with very intense phonological scares!! See more Peach H @RT76795838 May 22 Good movie. I was confused at times but well set up. Would recommend See more Brady D @bwdiggs Mar 29 Very twisty. A good story. Well filmed. See more thomas n @Flewinn Feb 15 Hands down one of the best movies i’ve seen. Chilling ending. Just wow See more Becky A @RT59308745 Jan 22 The psychological tension is insane! You keep expecting jumpscares where there aren't any, then something pops up when you least expect it! I loved Jackson's acting in this. He towed the line between professional and unprofessional just perfect. There's only so many times you can warn a stupid person that they're about to do something stupid. Cusack pulled this off nicely. Definitely worth a watch. See more Read all reviews
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Mikael Håfström

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John Cusack

Mike Enslin

Samuel L. Jackson

Mr. Olin

Mary McCormack

Lilly

Jasmine Anthony

Katie

Tony Shalhoub

Sam Farrell

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Synopsis Mike Enslin is a successful author who enjoys worldwide acclaim debunking supernatural phenomena -- before he checks into the Dolphin Hotel, that is. Ignoring the warnings of the hotel manager, he learns the meaning of real terror when he spends the night in a reputedly haunted room.
Director
Mikael Håfström
Producer
Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Screenwriter
Matt Greenberg, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Dimension Films, Lionsgate Television, Di Bonaventura Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Frightening Images|Disturbing Violence and Terror|Language|Thematic Material)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 22, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$72.0M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)