
Reviews — 1408
Audience write-ups from TMDB
RalphRahal
1408 proved to be an effective psychological horror film, drawing viewers into its unsettling and distorted atmosphere. John Cusack's portrayal of Mike Enslin was remarkable; he embodies a writer who questions the existence of the supernatural while struggling with remorse over his daughter’s death. His acting is truly what elevates the movie—he convincingly conveys fear, sorrow, and descent into insanity. However…
Andre Gonzales
While the premise itself isn't particularly clever, I did find the film diverting, largely due to the bizarre and unusual events unfolding within room 1408.
Kamurai
This is a really good one I’d happily watch again and suggest to others. The beginning isn't fantastic; it has a purpose, sure, but honestly, I think the film could have begun in Samuel L. Jackson’s office without losing anything. After that initial section, though, the suspense builds exceptionally well. It creates a feeling like something is stalking you, slowly toying with its prey. It's disorienting in a…
John Chard
Dolphin Sandwich. 1408 adapts a short story by Stephen King, featuring John Cusack as an investigator who takes a room at The Hotel Dolphin in New York—specifically, room 1408, which is rumored to be intensely haunted and connected to numerous fatalities. His disbelief doesn’t last long. While the film touches on subjects like mourning, it largely centers around a single individual experiencing psychological an…


