this movie show the greatness of Steven King

Rating: 9/10 (18 October 2007)

1408 was a bright film. The use of special effects made the story come to life. The movie starts out slow but sets up for a complex plot. I found the use of the post card to send to Mike Enslin the start of the room attracting him in. This also leads into the background around the room and the staffs fear of this room. the room is feared by the whole staff. The handy man won't walk into the room and the manager of the hotel refuses to have anyone stay there. the only way they figured out how to stay in the room was by a law saying that they must give him the room if it is available. The room itself is a beast. It screams confusion from the point of entering. The room has a mind of its own. It can first send slashers after you or freak you out by ghosts of the people who jumped out of the window. The room also has the ability of changing into any environment. One minute you are in a bathroom the next your dead daughter comes out of nowhere to confront you. One ironic theme that presented itself was the radio turning on and singing "its only just begun". This phrase can summarize the whole movie. Whenever I thought the movie was over it jumps back into the plot. This movie twist and turns the viewer and grabs you until the end. I found the movie kind of short though and would have rather seen more events about the room but the conclusion to the movie is to die for and if you start it make sure you finish. Overall this movie shows the greatness in Steven King and how his books can convert to movie easily. it is one of the best scary movies I have ever seen. So go see 1408. It is perfect for a Holloween fright and there isn't much gore.