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

07/07/2010

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

02/01/2008

3/5

Cusack always manages to underscore panic with irony.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

08/31/2007

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

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

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

05/10/2025

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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Tammy and Susannah haunted R

@TammyandSusannahsreviews Jun 22

Susannah: WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT!!!!! I was going delusional just watching this. It was SO boring!!! The only reason we finished it was so we could write this terrible review!!!! Tammy: HORRIBLE!!!!!!! It was SUCH a TERRIBLE movie!!! I found it VERY bland and did not satisfy me. To anyone looking for a good movie, this is NOT it. It was so confusing, it gave me a headache. IN A NUTSHELL: DO NOT WATCH!!!!!!!!!!

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Caden R.

@Jester1428 Jun 22

Great build up with very intense phonological scares!!

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Peach H

@RT76795838 May 22

Good movie. I was confused at times but well set up. Would recommend

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Brady D

@bwdiggs Mar 29

Very twisty. A good story. Well filmed.

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thomas n

@Flewinn Feb 15

Hands down one of the best movies i’ve seen. Chilling ending. Just wow

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Becky A

@RT59308745 Jan 22

The psychological tension is insane! You keep expecting jumpscares where there aren't any, then something pops up when you least expect it! I loved Jackson's acting in this. He towed the line between professional and unprofessional just perfect. There's only so many times you can warn a stupid person that they're about to do something stupid. Cusack pulled this off nicely. Definitely worth a watch.

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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)