1408
Christopher Carey, Eric Meyers, Jasmine Jessica Anthony
Renowned horror novelist Mike Enslin believes only in what he can see with his own two eyes. But after a string of best-sellers discrediting paranormal events in the most infamous haunted houses and g...( read more
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DVD Released: October 2, 2007
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June 8, 2009I can never be truly afraid of a Stephen King movie as I know he just makes things up -- with never a concern with realism. In this case, Mike (John Cusack) is a scary-things author who doesn't believe that anything is actually paranormal. Of course that is until he runs into R... ...( read more )
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May 23, 2009"It's an evil fucking room."
What Stephen King novels have not been made into movies? It just feels like it only needs his name and the movie is already in production. There aren't that many King adaptations that are actually good. 'The Shining', 'The Green Mile', 'Shawshank Red... ...( read more ) -
April 25, 2009all the acting, all the imaginativeness, all the build-up and then an unsatisfying ending. watch identity instead if ya wanna see john cusack in a horror
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April 17, 2009A twist on the average murder/thriller about a horror writer staying in the supposed ultimate haunted hotel room. This film is absolutely non-stop and just when you think it can't get any worse, things get worse for Cusack. A pretty good ride as far as these types of movies go.
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March 19, 2009The horror genre is the hardest genre to pull off effectively, and Stephen King is too good a horror writer not to know that our internal fears are just as scary as external ones. That is why this movie works, and because of John Cusack's one man show performance.
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July 3, 2009Shocking. A really awful film. Morgan Freeman is great even in this heap of crap but really not one I would bother waste your time with.
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June 22, 2007
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
June 22, 2007
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
1408 is one of the good Stephen King adaptations, one that maintains its author's sly sense of humor and satiric view of human nature. full review
June 22, 2007
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
An entertainingly hairy paranormal affair based on a King short story, 1408 sets up its star -- and its audience -- for a blood-curdling, bone-chilling night of horror. full review
June 22, 2007
Kyle Smith, New York Post
If I ever check into a hotel room and the clock radio is playing the Carpenters, I'm going to freak out. full review
June 22, 2007
Pete Hammond, Maxim
When it comes to Hollywood's treatment of his works, Stephen King hasn't always hit the jackpot. But with this smart and highly entertaining ghost story his luck may change. full review
June 21, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Swedish director Mikael Hafsrom, who scored with Evil in 2003 and fizzled badly with Derailed two years later, seems to have regained his footing. full review
June 21, 2007
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
John Cusack is virtually a one-man show in the claustrophobically chilling 1408. full review
June 17, 2007
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
1408's mixture of supernatural hullabaloo and spiritual awakening is sturdily propped up by Cusack, whose performance is equal parts caustic cynicism and empathetic turmoil. full review
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December 29, 2008An excellent creepy psychological thriller horror. I don't like to be a spoiler in my reviews, so.. let's just say. Go see this ! You'll like it ;-) Enjoy.
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October 2, 2008i thought it was a good movie because stephen king is my favorite author/writer..at first i so excited bcoz its like it wud keep thinking what's in that room..but the ending is very disappointing..it is...
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May 30, 2008First real movie I have seen in awhile. Not all about the SFX or the unrealistic storyline. A truely watchable flick that makes and delivers no promises. One to watch if you can appreicate a good movie. Not for for those looking for cheap thrills, but for true movie buffs.
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February 11, 2008I thought it would be better, but it was the biggest disappointment I have ever saw. The beginning gets you all excited then when you start to see the horror part you are like thats it, please. To me, it was a waste of money. I say little kids about 2 or 3 can watch this movie. It should be rated G. I like horror where it scares you to death.
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February 5, 2008I love this movie!!!!
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December 20, 2007Finally a good movie! There's a good storyline and the tension is at the right level. You can feel it if something is going to happen, but you don't jump a mile off your seat. It has a good ending, which confirms that everything that happened in that room was real.
P.S.: I've read some posts saying John Cusack died, but that's not true...try watching the movie better next time. -
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