1408 (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
starring: John Cusack
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Studio: Genius Products IncRelease Date: 01/22/2008Rating: Pg13
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As creepfests go, 1408 is right up there with The Shining, also inspired by a Stephen King work and featuring a menacing hotel and the wobbly sanity of a writer lodging there. "It's an evil [bleep]-ing room!" intones Samuel L. Jackson, who plays the smooth but vaguely sinister manager of the Dolphin Hotel. John Cusack is stellar as Mike Enslin, a cynical Everyschlub who writes "occult travel guides," but believes in nothing, especially anything resembling an afterlife.
What happens in room 1408 of the Dolphin may change Enslin forever--if he survives the first hour. The thrills range from jumpy "gotcha" moments involving mirror images, to more traditional horror fare like bleeding walls, to truly diabolical touches like the recurrence of the Carpenters' "We've Only Just Begun." (Shudder.) The film does a nice job of weaving the operatic horror effects with the truly heart-breaking backstory of the death of Enslin's young daughter and his marriage--perhaps the only two things Enslin has ever believed in. And thankfully, there's just enough humor to leaven the intensity at key moments; Cusack is unparalleled when it comes to delivering a self-deprecating wisecrack, even as his life passes before his eyes. Get your adrenaline pumping and check into this room. Oh, and sorry, no refunds. A.T. Hurley
Studio: Genius Products IncRelease Date: 01/22/2008Rating: Pg13
Amazon.com:
As creepfests go, 1408 is right up there with The Shining, also inspired by a Stephen King work and featuring a menacing hotel and the wobbly sanity of a writer lodging there. "It's an evil [bleep]-ing room!" intones Samuel L. Jackson, who plays the smooth but vaguely sinister manager of the Dolphin Hotel. John Cusack is stellar as Mike Enslin, a cynical Everyschlub who writes "occult travel guides," but believes in nothing, especially anything resembling an afterlife.
What happens in room 1408 of the Dolphin may change Enslin forever--if he survives the first hour. The thrills range from jumpy "gotcha" moments involving mirror images, to more traditional horror fare like bleeding walls, to truly diabolical touches like the recurrence of the Carpenters' "We've Only Just Begun." (Shudder.) The film does a nice job of weaving the operatic horror effects with the truly heart-breaking backstory of the death of Enslin's young daughter and his marriage--perhaps the only two things Enslin has ever believed in. And thankfully, there's just enough humor to leaven the intensity at key moments; Cusack is unparalleled when it comes to delivering a self-deprecating wisecrack, even as his life passes before his eyes. Get your adrenaline pumping and check into this room. Oh, and sorry, no refunds. A.T. Hurley
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- It sneaks up on you
To keep it short, if you get a chance to see this film, do.You won't be disapointed no matter what type of film you lean towards.
Rating: 
- Just my opinion
I have seen the movie, and read the short story it is based on.
The book does a better job (at least for someone like me with a movie-type imagination) of making you feel the chills of the room.
While the movie does a better job of making you feel the chills of the man. Particularly the ending.
I recommend both; read the book, and watch the movie.
Rating: - Good Enough
This movie is good enough for me. But if you like true Horror MOVIES, this movie may disapoint you !
Rating: - Fantastic horror movie with an original idea!
I love horror films, but so many of them follow the same formulas with ghosts/poltergeists, slashers, zombies, or vampires. 1408 stands out from the crowd because it does something I haven't seen any other horror story do--it makes the ROOM evil for absolutely no reason at all. Normally I prefer to know why something is the way it is, but in this case, not knowing what makes the room evil is one of the best parts. And the way it tortures John Cusack is inspired! Even after several viewings the events ... Read More
Rating: - 1408
I recieved my dvd on time and making the payment was very easy. I would use this user again
- It sneaks up on youTo keep it short, if you get a chance to see this film, do.You won't be disapointed no matter what type of film you lean towards.
- Just my opinionI have seen the movie, and read the short story it is based on.
The book does a better job (at least for someone like me with a movie-type imagination) of making you feel the chills of the room.
While the movie does a better job of making you feel the chills of the man. Particularly the ending.
I recommend both; read the book, and watch the movie.
- Good EnoughThis movie is good enough for me. But if you like true Horror MOVIES, this movie may disapoint you !
- Fantastic horror movie with an original idea!I love horror films, but so many of them follow the same formulas with ghosts/poltergeists, slashers, zombies, or vampires. 1408 stands out from the crowd because it does something I haven't seen any other horror story do--it makes the ROOM evil for absolutely no reason at all. Normally I prefer to know why something is the way it is, but in this case, not knowing what makes the room evil is one of the best parts. And the way it tortures John Cusack is inspired! Even after several viewings the events ... Read More
- 1408I recieved my dvd on time and making the payment was very easy. I would use this user again
