1408 (2007) Spoiler-Free Movie Review
A haunted hotel room, psychological torment, and John Cusack vs. a really bad night’s sleep—1408 (2007) takes us on a mind-bending horror trip, but does it still hold up? In this episode, we check into room 1408 and break down our favorite moments, the eerie visuals, and whether Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson’s performances still bring the chills. Plus, Bobby dissects the film’s deeper meaning, while Ashley debates if she’d last five minutes in that room (spoiler: absolutely not).
1408 (2007) Movie Details:
- Release Date: June 22, 2007
- Length: 1h 44m
- Rated: PG-13
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Director(s): Mikael Håfström
- Writer(s): Matt Greenberg, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski; based on the short story by Stephen King
- Producer(s): Lorenzo di Bonaventura
- Distributed by: Dimension Films
- Main Actors: John Cusack (Mike Enslin), Samuel L. Jackson (Gerald Olin)
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play Store, YouTube, YouTube TV
- Synopsis: "The Dolphin Hotel invites you to stay in any of its stunning rooms, except for one. No one lasts an hour in 1408, and some rooms are locked for a reason."
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