| | 1408 | |
Description
The 15 rating given to 1408 belies this films truly terrifying effects on its audience. Though its far less gory than its peers it has frightening moments and a creepy mood throughout. John Cusack (IDENTITY) plays Mike Enslin a gifted writer who has turned his talents to paranormal travel books. His stays in haunted hotels never shake him but hes intrigued by New Yorks Dolphin Hotel. Room 1408 has been the site of dozens of deaths and this is a selling point for the sceptic in Mike. Despite the warnings of the hotel manager (Samuel L. Jackson BLACK SNAKE MOAN) Mike resolves to stay in the haunted room. No one has lasted more than an hour in 1408 and Mike has his work cut out for him. Though Cusack got his acting pedigree in comedies he proves hes able to adeptly carry a horror film. He occupies practically every frame of the film often alone and hes great at making the audience share in his fear. This is the second English-language film from director Mikael Hafstrom (DERAILED) and he does a good job of establishing tension. A lot of the credit is due to the films sound crew whose detailed work goes far in giving 1408 its unsettling feeling. Like THE SHINING this is based on the writing of horror maestro Stephen King and its a similarly creepy tale set in a hotel. But in its execution 1408 is far more indebted to classic horror films such as the original 1963 version of THE HAUNTING.
Special Features
Interactive menu
Technical Details
Region 2
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Running Time: 101 minutes
Production Year: 2007
Main Language: English
Genre: Horror
Certificate: 15 Suitable for Persons Aged 15 or Over
Directed by: Mikael Hafstrom
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