1408

"1408," the psychological horror film based on a short story by Stephen King, follows Mike Enslin, a skeptical writer who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences. Despite his disbelief in the supernatural, Mike decides to investigate the notorious room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel, known for its dark history and mysterious deaths.

Upon checking into the room, Mike is met with skepticism from the hotel manager, Gerald Olin, who warns him of the room's malevolent nature and attempts to dissuade him from staying. Ignoring the warnings, Mike enters room 1408 and begins to experience a series of increasingly disturbing and terrifying events.

As Mike's stay in the room prolongs, he becomes trapped in a nightmarish cycle of supernatural occurrences. The room manifests his deepest fears, haunting him with apparitions, nightmarish visions, and physical manifestations of his past traumas. Mike's sanity is tested as he struggles to unravel the mysteries of room 1408 and find a way to escape its clutches.

Throughout the film, Mike battles his own inner demons and confronts the trauma that has plagued him throughout his life. He is forced to confront his past and come to terms with the choices he has made. As the horrors of room 1408 intensify, Mike must find the strength to survive and overcome the malevolent forces that seek to consume him.

Needless to say, "1408" is a chilling exploration of the human psyche and the power of the mind, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats and masterfully building tension and suspense as Mike's psychological and supernatural ordeal unfolds. Aided by the powerful performances from John Cusack as Mike Enslin and Samuel L. Jackson as Gerald Olin, "1408" delivers a gripping and atmospheric horror experience, whose claustrophobic setting and eerie atmosphere create a sense of dread and unease, immersing the audience in the terrifying world of room 1408.

Release: 2007

Stars: John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%