1408

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1408

PG-13

2007

1h 44m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

Fantasy

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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

Jul 7, 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.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Feb 1, 2008

3/5

Cusack always manages to underscore panic with irony.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

Aug 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.

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Zofia Wijaszka

Nerdspin

Feb 25, 2026

A-

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.

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Sydney Lee

Horror Movie Talk

Dec 4, 2025

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.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

May 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].

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Lisa M

@Lisatommatt Oct 30, 2026

It scared me when it came out & just scared me again!! Awesome! I want a sequel.

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Stoner J

@Stoner Oct 30, 2026

Classic horror thriller. From the middle to just before the very end though it gets complacent. The ending where he hears his daughter’s voice on the recorder is the good one, not the alternate ending.

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Ellie-mae F

@RT00090300 Oct 27, 2026

This really dished out psychological twists. It had some chilling moments and really good scenes that had you wanting more. It didn’t give the typically horror setting of following stereotypes which is what made this film good. I did laugh at few of the scenes but it had a really good ending.

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Dallas H

@FozzieMcFly Oct 27, 2026

This is Stephen King's attempt to write a horror-movie version of Inception, as if it were a crossover with The Shining.

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Miles S

@PolishPrince Oct 25, 2026

A writer with something to prove, or disprove? John Cusack delivers as always. This movie will mess with your mind, and emotions. A psychological thriller that will give you jumps, scares, chills, and unwanted tears. You'll know what I mean at the end.

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JP M

@RT80771295 Oct 23, 2026

Not sure how I missed this Stephen King story (novel and movie) but wonderfully spooky-scary, if that is what you are looking for, as I was. Cusak gives a strong performance and the special effects necessary in the latter half are admirable; always difficult to translate the imaginary/supernatural to the screen believably.

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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)

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