If you like 1408 you are looking for scary, suspense and psychological movies about with haunted house, ghost, fear, isolation, survival, evil and trapped themes of fantasy, horror and mystery genre shot in usa. He investigates paranormal events by staying at haunted places and writing about his experiences with them. Joe queenan on why haunted hotel movie 1408 isnt very. And all these people saying that this movie has no plot and it dont make sense, here it is. He has no reason to fear room 1408 any more than any other room hes been to. And i also liked the cinematography, atmosphere and vibe of the movie. It is directed by mikael hafstrom and stars john cusack, samuel l. The problem with haunted hotel chillers is that hotels arent very scary. What are some good horror movies like the ring, and 1408. John cusack and sam jackson find something scary in room 1408 b. Does rmovies remember the underappreciated movie 1408. Now, as is the case with many of lifes most profound epiphanies, the writer who thought he knew it all is caught entirely off guard at the precise moment he least expected it. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people.
If your horror movie tastes run less towards chainsawwielding maniacs and. The room has a reputation for being haunted and is. Although the writer created the characters and events seen in room, there is a reason why they seem so true to life. The heartbreaking movie seems ripped from the headlines. Behind every good story lies, at the very least, a small amount of truth. In the introduction to the story, king says that 1408 is his version of what he calls the ghostly room at the inn, his term for the theme of haunted hotel or. The movie is about a writer who visits supposedly haunted places, stays, and writes books like 10 scary motels 10 scary graveyards etc. Do you think strong emotions can continue to occupy a place. I just watched it again the other night and ive always enjoyed it. Joe queenan on why haunted hotel movie 1408 isnt very scary. The film follows mike enslin, an author who investigates allegedly haunted houses and rents the titular room 1408 at a new york city hotel.
Subscribe me please and say if u have some horror movie requests. There is a scene in which mike is told that he always has free will. What makes some horror movies better at accomplishing this than others. Derailed adaptation of an original short story by horror icon stephen king. It is said to be a most haunted room and the scene of many deaths. Or scary stories to tell in the dark, or mortal engines. Im finding this just really entertaining in a silly way. In 2002, 1408 was collected in written form as the 12th story in kings collection everythings eventual. Renowned horror novelist mike enslin john cusack believes only in what he can see. Being based on a very short story, the structure of this movie is extremely simple.
Youll be confused for all but 10 minutes of the movie, and those 10 minutes are utterly unrelenting. In case some of you have yet to see this film, im going to spare you the details of mike enslins initial experiences in the hotel room and. Families can also discuss why people like being scared at the movies. At any rate he goes to new york and stays in a hotel with a haunted room 1408. If you like 1408 you might like similar movies silent hill, the ring, the others, dead silence, the uninvited.
If there is a dolphin hotel in new york, im certain bookings have been good recently. How does mikes past become part of the room s arsenal of disturbing imagery. For threequarters of the movie, its just him in the room witnessing all these bizarre and scary events. Lily tells him that the police have already entered 1408, but the room is empty. The plot is simple and the characters in it exist only as long as theyre in. During a very brief scene, when mike first enters room 1408, he searches through the on screen television menu scanning the adult entertainment. Renowned horror novelist mike enslin cusack believes only in what he can see with his own two eyes. He ultimately believed the film to be a more genuinely scary movie than most horror films. I liked the skeptic whos in for a crude awakening style storyline. Room 1408 basically has no limits on what it can make enslin perceive, and repeatedly uses that to try and drive the author to suicide. While the 1408 movie differs from and expands on kings short in various ways, one thing both works have in common is that enslin manages to escape the room.
Mikael hafstrom this movie is based on a story by stephen king. This movie is a must see for horror movie fans and probably one of the best movies this year. As a viewer youll stay trapped in room 1408 right along with enslin till the end. An original, doublesided, teaser poster 27 x 40 from 2008 for saw v. Though the hotel manager gerald olin worked hard to talk him out of it the room isnt haunted, its. But mike is drawn to a hotel called the dolphin, and its infamous room 1408 from which the film gets its title. York to spend one night in the evil room 1408 of the dolphin hotel. Though the movies not really scary, it does still have some parts that might make you jump.
While the movie, and the stephen king short story from which it was adapted are works of fiction, both. Do not enter room 1408 horror movies, horror movies list. Mar 20, 2017 upon its release, stephen kings 1408 now on hulu was mislabeled as a horror movie, but theres no blood or guts here. I was at the movie store, happened to see it on the shelf and rented it. Joe queenan checks into room 1408, based on a stephen king short story, and finds room. In the introduction to the story, king says that 1408 is his version of what he calls the ghostly room at.
Theres no mutilation, no poking, piercing, or filleting. A writer renowned for debunking infamous paranormal events is confronted by a force that he cannot explain upon checking into room 1408 of the notoriously haunted dolphin hotel. Taboo to trope and back again how the autopsy of jane doe dissects witchcraft. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Based on a stephen king short story, starring john cusack and samuel l. I havent seen a scary movie in over a year, and ive only seen 4 of them at that. Upon its release, stephen kings 1408 now on hulu was mislabeled as a horror movie, but theres no blood or guts here. Jackson i just watched it again the other night and ive always enjoyed it. Apr 09, 2011 i liked the skeptic whos in for a crude awakening style storyline. Mike enslin john cusack is an author who specializes in horror, but. But to my dawning astonishment, after the halfway mark, the movie is over. Everything scary that was going to happen, has happened.
The cast discusses working on their very scary stephen king adaptation. Jun 24, 2007 1408 proves that its still possible to make a very scary and creepy movie that is not populated by teenage characters or victims being mutilated i guess its weird to use the word refreshing when talking about a horror movie, but thats what 1408 is when compared to recent trends in the world of horror films. It is the third tale in the audiobook collection blood and smoke, released in 1999. This was well argumented in the book, and its well argumented in the movie. Its streaming on netflixsweden the idea of an evil fucking room as samuel. Add to watchlist mike enslin john cusack is an unprosperous, skeptical author who, after the death of his daughter katie jasmine jessica anthony, writes books appraising supernatural events in. Add to watchlist mike enslin john cusack is an unprosperous, skeptical author who, after the death of his daughter katie jasmine jessica anthony, writes books appraising supernatural events in which he has no belief. Jackson not to enter room 1408, mike defiantly procures the key and prepares to dispel yet another spectral sham. Following an author who writes about all manner of haunted locations, the film observes the effects of a reputedly haunted hotel room on that writer. He travels to new york to spend one night in room 1408 of the dolphin hotel. It features great performances from its leads and plenty of twists.
A horror films powerful and discontinued ending medium. Mar 10, 2019 mikael hafstrom the rite directed 1408 and the screenplay is adapted from a short story by stephen king. It was a little slow start but once cusacks character gets to the hotel where the room 1408, it really starts to pick up and become interesting. Although skeptical of the paranormal, he is soon trapped in the room where he experiences bizarre events. Joe queenan checks into room 1408, based on a stephen king short story, and finds room for improvement. A man who specialises in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the dolphin hotel. Read the 1408 movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. The plot is simple and the characters in it exist only as long as theyre in frame. He received a postcard holding an image of the dolphin hotel and the words dont enter 1408. Jun 22, 2007 there are several jump scenes, this movie isnt one for the weak of heart or easily scared. How does the movie make room 1408 seem scary before viewers even see the inside.
Oct 15, 2015 the heartbreaking movie seems ripped from the headlines. However, its not the scary movie some have lauded it as, in fact its more. A doppelganger of mike appears in a video chat window and. It stars john cusack as a supernatural investigator who rents room 1408 at the hotel dolphin in new york. Fun horror movie but not scary though i do like scary with john cusack freaking out the whole time. The room, it suddenly seems, isnt merely haunted by the troubled souls of its past. I guess theyre like travel books for people who like spooky ambiance. If there happens to be any problem with the sound, please contact me so i can fix this problem right away. Its a crawl up in your seat, hide from the projector screen, and loseyourshit freakout. I loved the chilling tales of those who had so tragically succumbed to the evil forces of room 1408. Renowned horror novelist mike enslin believes only in what he can see with his own two eyes.
I guess its weird to use the word refreshing when talking about a horror movie, but thats what 1408 is when compared to. Video of 1408 full movie for fans of horror movies. This movie isnt cluttered with unnecessary backstories, sidecharacters, or plot twists. A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the dolphin hotel. Aug 24, 2007 the problem with haunted hotel chillers is that hotels arent very scary. So, as you can tell, im not very used to them and i get scared. So that while the movie 1408 follows horror writer mike enslins discovery of, and subsequent terrifying stay, within the dolphin hotels room 1408.
Jackson, mary mccormack, tony shalhoub, len cariou, isiah whitlock, jr. So, as you can tell, im not very used to them and i get scared pretty easily. Families can talk about the enduring appeal of ghost stories and haunted house tales. Its scary because not only do the mirrors kill people in that creepy night time horror movie setting, but they also kill people in broad daylight. With the likes of the saw series, hostel movies and the. Relying on psychological tension rather than overt violence and gore, 1408 is a genuinely creepy thriller with a strong lead performance by john cusack. There are several jump scenes, this movie isnt one for the weak of heart or easily scared. This is a good first scary movie for teens because its not too scary, more like a thriller. Horror movie posters original movie posters horror movies horror icons cinema posters horror art childs play movie movie tv scary movies. Reviews were mostly positive and the film did well at the box office.