1408 (2007, DVD)

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!

It came on time. Packaged well. And no problems. Will purchase again anything from this source. Very reliable

I absolutely loved this movie! The story is very well written and the special effects are great too. There was nothing that I didn't like about this movie.

I thought this was an excellent horror movie. Why rent when you can own it cheaper on e-bay hlaf. Great deal, great response.

Thought this was great. Funny and dramatic, Cusak proves he can carry a movie that consists of him in a room.

The dvd was a gift for my daughter. I was pleased to find a brand new movie at such a great price. The dvd was well packed and shipping was fast. This was a very enjoyable transaction. There was nothing I disliked.

I enjoyed the movie! It was definitely a different type of thriller. I would say that it was probably closer to "the others" in that the whole movie takes place in one hotel room (MOST of the movie) but SO much happens. I really liked how it ended... It was a perfect ending for the movie!

This was a good transaction. Fast, inexpensive shipping. Good communication. Would quickly recommend this seller. Love the DVD. Got it for my wife who is a huge John Cusack fan, but being a big Samuel L. Jackson fan I had to check it out. A great movie. Would suggest mystery thriller movie lovers to give it a try.

I like because it keeps you in suspense all the way to the end. Another thing I liked about the movie is that half way through the movie I didn't already guess the ending. This movie had you guessing the ending all the way to the end. A big change from most movieswhere you already know what is coing. This movie reminded me of a M, Knight Shamilan movie. I loved it.

A scary movie that should be watched with the lights on in the room.

The plot twists and turns with "almost" escapes from a rented room.

The only weakness is understanding why, after all the management's efforts to NOT rent the room, they rented it, anyway. I guess that's the way the script was written.

A second and third watching of the same movie gives added depth to many conversations that did not seem overly important the first time through.

A TRUE TO LIFE, MIND-BLOWING, SCARY MOVIE W/OUT THE STUPIDITY SO MANY SCARY MOVIES POSSESS. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A MAJOR STEPHEN KING FAN, BUT THIS IS HIS #1 BEST SCARY MOVIE IN MY OPINION.
I BOUGHT THIS BECUZ MY SON LOST MY FIRST COPY.

great movie arrived quickly My children loved it great condition of tape my children watch it over and over definately worth the money spent

I ordered this more than a month ago and still haven't received it. Seller claims to have sent it but they never sent a confirmation when they went out.

this dvd plays just fine. it's in excellent condition. i really like this movie. it's great. thank u!

I enjoyed every minute of this movie......it's a must see for everyone. The best part of the movie was the way it ended...very brilliant. I recommend 1408 be the next movie of your choice.

Saw this movie when it came out in the theatres. It is a great thriller. Keeps you on the edge of your seat! It is Stephen King What else would do you expect.... I definately wanted to add this to my collection.

I love this movie! I had many emotions in this movie. I cried,laughed,you name it. I saw it at the movies and couldn't wait to come out on DVD. It is a must have! The acting was very good!!

I decided to buy this movie because it's a Stephen King movie & I'm a Stephen King fan. 1408 was ok but VERY, VERY STRANGE. I'm kind of disappointed because I thought it was going to be like STORM OF THE CENTURY or MISERY.

I'm a fan of John Cusack, so really anything related to him is amazing : ) I decided to buy it because of the great deal. $8 for a new release is bargain! I really enjoyed the movie.

This movie was a bit odd, but it came from Stephen King, so understandably so. I am a huge king fan is pretty much the only reason why I went and seen the movie and bought it. It is a bit different than his regular stuff, a bit more hard to follow. The movie was hard to follow the first time but the more I watch it, the more I like it.

Very thrilling, scary but not gory movie. My kind of scary movie. Kept me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next thing to happen. Loved how the guy went in so sure of himself. lol.. Glad he got out!

A very scarey movie. Great acting and it really holds your interest. Well worth seeing. I was on the edge of the seat wondering what was going to happen to John C. Was he ever going to get out of that room?

"I liked it watched it gave it away, I wanted more did not get it
weak ending but alright just borrow it you will feel better about all of it then the hipe was inviting so I bought it,see it you deside?

dvd was in perfect condition, and seller shipped it quickly. the price was very good, in fact the combined price of the movie including shipping was less than I found it anywhere else.

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.