1408 (DVD, 2007, Full Frame)

I Must say, this Movie keeps you on the edge of your seat! A "Doubting Thomas" gets in over his head as he visits a Hotel room that is claimed to be Haunted, to debunk it's claims. Little did he know that the warnings the Hotel Manager used to try and talk him out of staying in that room, would be oh so true and mild to what he went though! Great Movie!

John Cusack checks into Room 1408 at Manhattan's posh Dolphin Hotel and finds that the joint is jumpin' with ghosts who will do their damnedest to make sure the dude will not get out alive.
It's a hellish premise, just the wicked mastery you expect from Stephen King, whose short story gives this mindbender its spine. King's recent work has been royally botched onscreen (hello, Secret Window, Needful Things and Dreamcatcher). Not this time. For that all praise to Cusack, who brings his welcome smartass savvy to the role of Mike Enslin, the author of bestsellers that debunk the idea of things that go bump in the night. Mike has his own demons, notably the death of his daughter (Jasmine Jessica Anthony), a tragic event that shattered his marriage to Lily (Mary McCormack).

He makes Mike's cynicism palpable as he checks into Room 1408 despite the objections of hotel manager Gerald Olin (Samuel L. Jackson), who informs him that more than fifty people have died trying to spend the night there. Just to hear Jackson intone the line -- "it's an evil f**** room" -- is enough to shiver your timbers.

Swedish director Mikael Hafsrom, who scored with Evil in 2003 and fizzled badly with Derailed two years later, seems to have regained his footing. The mid-section of 1408 is saddled with tacky and needless special effects, but Hafstrom ratchets up the tension big time as Cusack pulls out all the stops in a performance way beyond frightfest duty.

The fact that 1408 is relatively free of gore has encouraged some critics to use it to attack what they call the torture porn of such directors as Hostel's Eli Roth. But Roth is a gifted filmmaker with his own goals and methods to achieve them. Hafstrom wisely takes the path King intended: to plumb the violence of the mind. Heebie-jeebies are guaranteed.

If you go out and buy this movie, you will not be disappointed! I just got this from blockbuster tonight!

I love scary movies, but lately all the movies have been the same...this was different than most and I truly enjoyed it.

Here's why. Stephen King's psychological horror rarely ever shows its face on the screen the way it appears in his writing. This movie captures a lot of the mental torture that Stephen King writes so well (embodied in room 1408). I typically always see Cusack as playing himself in every movie he's in. Fortunately, this role appeals to that character. I would say see it and judge for yourself. I specifically enjoyed the background music and director's choice of camera angles. I also appreciated the mix of surprise horror and psychological. All too often, a horror film loads up too much on one angle and is predictable at times. 1408 is a fresh perpective on horror, and needless to say a spectacular performance.

I liked this movie as it was full of suspense and keeps your attention beginning to end. Alot happens in a night's stay in this particular room and John Cusack gives a great performance....I bought it as a keeper for my collection. If you haven't seen it, you should!!

This movie was one that I would watch again. I think it was well done and worth the time to sit in front of the TV.

Great movie about a man who hunts supernatural things in order to prove that they don't exist. In his career he has never seen a ghost but has been to many places across the world claimed by people to be "haunted". While searching he receives a postcard in the mail telling him NOT to go to a hotel and stay in room 1408. Of course, he does. No one has lasted in the room for more then an hour. He plans on proving this place is also not haunted and agrees to stay in the room. Let's just say things get crazy.

Thank you for prompt shipment of DVD. It was received in good condition.

Sincerely,

Nellie Grisham

This is a excellent movie! I have never see a movie like this! This is a must see movie! 5/5 Stars! Watch it! A++
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I fell in love with this movie after having seen it once. I looked for the best deal on a dvd of 1408, and i found this to be the best deal. Very pleased with it as it was such a bargain price

Very attention keeping movie. Disc in like new condition, no problems. Just wanted to see the movie and hate watching tv because of commercials.

i loved it i would recommend this movie to all movie lovers this movie had me suck on it threw the whole movie i didnt even get up once

I am really not into these types of films, but this one is okay. I really enjoyed the acting. Good....

I really liked this movie when i saw it in theaters. I knew i wanted to buy it, but I wanted a good deal. Thats the number one thing to me is price. And this was wonderful all the way around, from buying, shipping and packaging.

I love this movie because it is scary without all the blood and gore. (I like that too). It has a great plot, and this is a movie that keeps you watching, not wanting to pause to do something(like a bathroom break) All and All I just loved this movie

I thought this had more hype than it would deserve but I decided to watch it anyway. I was very suprised, this movie was very good. Watching a man slowly spiral into madness, 2 thumbs up. Anyone that has not seen this movie should go run out and see it, you will not be dissapointed.

I rarely Jump in a Movie and this one makes you jump! I am a Huge Stephen King Movie Buff and have every movie!

i like the movie and best of all i liked the communication with the seller. I would enjoy dealing with this person again. definitely recommend this seller to any one else

the movie arrived on time and in good condition so i was able to enjoy watching it and the movie also followed what the people selling it said it would so it all worked out great!

Very good movie......an actual SCARY ghost story. Don't see too many of those!!! Top-notch acting and a genuinely creepy atmosphere

Over all good movie i think it's better the second time around.can get a little confusing through the movie with everything going on but the ending was awesome.

This was a good movie. If you have Ghosts in your past, they may just come back to haunt you in physical form if you believe that, which is what the movie was about. The character who rented the hotel room 1408 had a hard time trying to decide was was real and what was not. Some things are only a figment of our imaginations. Alot of action and suspense. Do you beleive in Ghosts?

BASED ON A STORY BY SUSPENSE MASTER STEPHEN KING,1408 IS A GRIPPING "ROLLER COASTER OF A HEAD TRIP." THAT WILL HAVE YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT.

Fourteen Oh Eight is a great movie. I managed to purchase the Director's Cut on accident though. It is still good, but there are parts in the movie that aren't in the acctual movie. Be careful when purchasing the Director's cut because there is a different ending than the normal movie. Personally, I think the original ending, or should I say, ending that apears on the regular version or movie version, is much better. Some beg to differ. See for yourself. Hands down, great movie. If you haven't seen it, either pick it up, or find someone who has it. You won't be disappointed.