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Written June 26, 2007
Don't see this alone!

by gypsy07

Stephen King has always managed to frighten me but oh my God! My burly 6'2" boyfriend even jumped a few times! John Cusack (as he always does!) is phenomenal in his performance. This movie frightens, makes you think, and even made me cry when Mike Enslin is made to face every parents worst nightmare.
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Written June 25, 2007
1408, its time to check out

by xxredheadjessxx

I saw this on opening night and I have to admit, there were some high intense scenes in this movie that had me on the edge of my seat. But for a room that was supposed to be "f****** evil" it was highly disappointing. What's supposed to represent the circles of hell came across as a cheesy, amusement park horror ride.
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Written June 22, 2007
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by Hodrobond

this movie almost made me piss my pants, it was scary as hell. It had a normal King ending....and it did not involve torture like most of the "horror" movies nowadays. It was an actual horror movie and it was good.
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Must Go!
Written June 22, 2007
GREAT

by Gerbodis

I saw 1408 at 12:01am because I had nothing to do. I have not read the book but heard it is a good transfer from text to screen. It really is TERRIFYING, with crazy events that have your mind constantly looking for an escape or an explanation. You will enjoy being scared. This movie is far from the typical thriller/horror movies today about kidnapping, rape, and torture. It is a mind game of a movie and it is not full of pointless, narrow-minded B.S (Die Hard 4), I would say it is the typical Stephen King thriller but with some great lessons to be learned. You will experience every kind of emotion during the film. John Cusack and the camera angles drop you into the room where you may even panic and scream at the events. Overall this film is fantastic and is a must see for those wanting to give their brain an exercise and escape the Action / Blockbuster / Kill em' All flicks this summer.
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Written June 22, 2007
1408

by Bkwurm1

The film is good-- lots of scares and an interesting concept. The short story by Stephen King was much better. Had they successfully kept the feel of the original story, the film would have transcended from a good horror movie to what would have been considered a work of art. Still, it's worth a watch.
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Must Go!
Written June 23, 2007
First movie to keep me awake since The Decent

by UGotGlocked

1408 has been the most horrific movie experience that I have had in awhile. I knew when I saw the trailers for it that it was infact going to be scary, but I didn't know to what extent. Movies have never scared me, and I love watching horror movies. I share the same lust for them as Micheal Enslin shares for supposedly haunted places in 1408. I think that we both found what we were looking for in Room 1408 of The Dolphin hotel. If you're like me, and havn't found a movie suitable enough for your strong will against your greatest fears....then you've found the right movie to break you of that will. 1408 will scare you to some extent, and make you re-think your position on super natural occurances.
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Written June 24, 2007
1408, Stephan Kings masterpiece

by movielord645

1408 had some good ideas behind it. With many pros and few cons, the thrill factor kepted surging throughout the film. John Cusack was nothing less than perfect for the role and carried the story through its many twist and turns, not that such a provocative story needed carring. to see how long this movie is before veiwing is to kill your enthusiasm to veiw it. Some movies with small ideas and long run times are slow and shallow, but not this on, it floats you through two hours and thirtyfour minutes of a jagged past and a delightfully twisted ending. PS please click where it says my rating was helpful..because most reviewers havent even seen the movie.
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Written June 22, 2007
Have not seen it yet.

by Scar291

I don't understand why people who haven't seen it yet come here to rate it. I come here to read about films and to see what other people thought of it not to read, well not to read stuff like I am doing right now! But I am not typing about the movie. See the movie before you critisize it.
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Written June 29, 2007
No more torture porn.

by Chairmanchien

I'm hoping that 1408 marks the beginning of a transistion back to psychological horror films. With the seemingless endless stream of gory and substanceless movies flooding the box offices, it's nice for a change of pace. I think "Hostel" and equally gruesome and plot hole-filled films have their place, but it's high time the "Exorcist"s and "The Shinings" make their way back.
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Written June 25, 2007
Very good

by demetri_is_my_her0

I read the book, so for all of you people who thought it sucked, your very dumb. It kept to the main plot very well, and had enough surprises to keep your attention. You should go.
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Must Go!
Written June 22, 2007
FANTASTIC!!!WELL MADE MOVIE

by moviefreak17

Well I went to the midnight showing at my local theatre and was in love with this movie so much I saw it again today. It was very scary and had a mix of dark humor. It was well paced and well acted. The ending is very good too. I highly recommend this movie!!!!!
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Written June 22, 2007
One of the first horror films with a good ending I've seen all year

by vromanell1

Definitely worth seeing in the theatre. The sound and the effects were awesome, yet not over the top with crazy laughable cgi crap most movies are utilizing these days to scare the audiences. Psychologically thrilling, with a few jump out This was a truly good ghost movie and the camera angles really defined a chlostrophobic space within the one hotel room as well as brought us closer into Enslin's psychy. I was never bored and never had to tell myself "suspend your belief, suspend your belief" because once you check into the room with Enslin, are just a part of room 1408 as he is...or isn't.
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Written July 11, 2007
A HORROR MASTERPIECE!

by sonyman7

I rated this movie on the number of claw marks that my girlfriend left on my arm from her constantly embedding her nails in me everytime she got scared. This is basically a horror movie work of art. And Samuel Jackson's appearance in the movie just sweetens the deal. This movie is good F-that This movie rocks!
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Written June 22, 2007
great build up, so-so execution

by explodingbabymice

for awhile 1408 had me so scared i thought i was going to piss myself, but at some point things start getting really unfocused and silly, a snowstorm in a room is hardly scary, but i still enjoyed myself the whole way through. considering cusack has to carry the movie almost entirely by himself, i thought it was impressive and a good way to spend an evening.
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Written July 3, 2007
CRAZY!!!!!

by highheeledbabii

i liked the movie alot and it REALLY scared me. i wwas jumping throughout the whole movie i had to peek through my fingers to watch the movie honestly it was a very good thriller and had me the whole time. my boyfriend was laughing at me the whole time but some of the time he even jumped good job
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