1408

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1408

PG-13

Released Jun 22, 2007

1h 44m

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Mystery & Thriller

Fantasy

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Mike Enslin (John Cusack) 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 (Samuel L. Jackson), 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

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.

Jul 7, 2010

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Cusack always manages to underscore panic with irony.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 1, 2008

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

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.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 31, 2007

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

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].

Rated: 4/5

May 10, 2025

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Ezequiel Obregón

EscribiendoCine

... A tour de force of apparitions and hard-to-explain events from a realistic perspective. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

May 18, 2023

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Directed in a style that suggests The Evil Dead's Sam Raimi-meets-Alfred Hitchcock, Hafstrom delivered one of the scariest movies of the noughties and a film to make you appreciate music of The Carpenters in a whole new light.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 11, 2022

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Ashish K

Start was very good but at the end , the whole direction feels like too much. They should've worked on finishing the movie more perfectly with some Content ( strong script ) . They could've added something related to the room or something. But the end depends on psychological scenes a lot .

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Jace T

This is an absolutely chilling and completely unforgettable movie. A wild ride of a psychological horror. Several scenes with his daughter literally gave me chills. John Cusack went off in this one. The horror and psychosis that gets created from being trapped in a room that wants you dead is incredible. A truly haunting film with multiple endings.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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Leaburn O

Starts well, gets weird, ends hmm ok but could have been better. Samuel L brings a lot of charisma to his cameo role. Nothing to get too excited by here. Watched on Amazon Prime.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/11/25

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Ryan H

A great psychological thriller anchored by a terrific lead performance in John Cusack with a healthy dose of the great Sam L. Jackson!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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jim j

i am a viewer of this fine movie and i thought it was quiet great i enjoyed feel scared when you had no clue what was haping to the mean actor Mike Enslin ( John Cusack) what a great actor. To anybody reading this i hope you have a good day!!!!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/10/25

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Audience Member

A great psychological horror that will have you questioning your own reality a bit.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/06/25

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Mikael Håfström

Director

John Cusack

Mike Enslin

Samuel L. Jackson

Mr. Olin

Mary McCormack

Lilly

Jasmine Anthony

Katie

Tony Shalhoub

Sam Farrell

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1408: Official Clip - Nobody Lasts More Than an Hour

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Synopsis

Mike Enslin (John Cusack) 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 (Samuel L. Jackson), 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)

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