1408 (2007)
Fantasy, Horror, Mystery |
1408 is a American psychological horror film based on Stephen King’s 1999 short story of the same name. It is directed by Mikael Håfström and stars John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. The film was released in the United States on June 22, 2007, although July 13 (which in 2007 fell on a Friday) is mentioned as the release date on the website.
The film follows Mike Enslin, an author who investigates allegedly haunted houses and rents the titular room 1408 at a New York City hotel. Although skeptical of the paranormal, he is soon trapped in the room where he experiences bizarre events. Reviews were mostly positive and the film did well at the box office.
Michael “Mike” Enslin is a cynical, skeptical author who is estranged from his wife Lily after the death of their daughter Katie. Mike writes niche books evaluating supernatural events in which he has no belief. After his latest book, he receives an anonymous postcard depicting The Dolphin, a hotel on Lexington Avenue in New York City bearing the message, “Don’t enter 1408.” Viewing this as a challenge, Mike arrives at The Dolphin and requests room 1408.
The hotel manager, Gerald Olin, attempts to discourage him. He explains to Mike that in the last 95 years, no one has lasted more than an hour inside of Room 1408; the latest count is 56 deaths, all suicides or “natural” deaths. The horrors began with a wealthy businessman named Kevin O’Malley, who inexplicably committed suicide in the room when the hotel opened. Olin even attempts to bribe him with a free room upgrade but Mike insists so preparations are reluctantly made.
Director: Mikael Håfström
Writers: Matt Greenberg (screenplay), Scott Alexander (screenplay), Larry Karaszewski (screenplay), Stephen King (short story)
Stars: John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub, Jasmine Jessica, Anthony Len Cariou, Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Cast:
| John Cusack | … | Mike Enslin |
| Tony Shalhoub | … | Sam Farrell |
| Len Cariou | … | Mike’s Father |
| Isiah Whitlock Jr. | … | Hotel Engineer |
| Jasmine Jessica Anthony | … | Katie |
| Paul Birchard | … | Mr. Innkeeper |
| Margot Leicester | … | Mrs. Innkeeper |
| Walter Lewis | … | Book Store Cashier |
| Eric Meyers | … | Man #1 at Book Signing |
| David Nicholson | … | Man #2 at Book Signing |
| Holly Hayes | … | Lady at Book Signing |
| Alexandra Silber | … | Young Woman at Book Signing |
| Johann Urb | … | Surfer Dude |
| Andrew Lee Potts | … | Mailbox Guy |
| Emily Harvey | … | Secretary |
| Samuel L. Jackson | … | Gerald Olin |
| William Armstrong | … | Clay the Lawyer |
| Kim Thomson | … | Desk Clerk |
| Drew Powell | … | Assistant Hotel Manager |
| Noah Lee Margetts | … | Bellboy |
| Mary McCormack | … | Lily |
| Gil Cohen-Alloro | … | Maitre D’ |
| Benny Urquidez | … | Claw Hammer Maniac |
| Ray Nicholas | … | Factory Owner |
| Tina Maskell | … | 1950s Lady |
| Paul Kasey | … | Kevin O’Malley |
| George Cottle | … | Mailbox Worker |
| Julian Spencer | … | Mailbox Worker |
| William Willoughby | … | Mailbox Worker (as Will Willoughby) |
| Angel Oquendo | … | Taxi Cab Driver |
| Thomas A. McMahon | … | Cop #1 |
| Anthony C. Mazza | … | Cop #2 (as Anthony Mazza) |
| Chris Carey | … | Fireman |
| Kevin Dobson | … | Priest |
| Lily Grace Alexander | … | 10 Year Old Girl (in director’s cut only) |
| Peter Conboy | … | Man Outside Hotel Fire (uncredited) |
| Georgie Lee-Robinson | … | Book Store Assistant (uncredited) |
| Bernadette Lords | … | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Rob McGillivray | … | Bellboy (uncredited) |
| Steve Somers | … | Father of 10yr Old Girl (uncredited) |
| Kate Walsh | … | Mike Enslin’s ex-wife (uncredited) |
| Jacob White | … | Bellboy (uncredited) |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia