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Rating: Null/10 (13 July 2007)

When I heard Stephen King's short story 1408 from Everything's Eventual was being turned into a full length movie, I had doubts. Most of Stephen's work can't be transfered onto the big screen correctly. Sure, it wasn't exactly like the book, but it was still great. John Cusack's acting was right on the mark. He gave a strong performance which helped the movie flow. Although Samuel Jackson didn't have a lot of screen time, he did a great job as the manager of the Dolphin Hotel. The plot is very fresh and creative. There aren't just a bunch of ghost, the room itself plays a role in making the guest go mad. The plot even gets to see John's character's background unravel as he loses his mind. Most horror films these days are very clichéd and boring, this one isn't. There are many twist that will catch you by surprise like they did to me. At one point you'll drop your jaw thinking the film makers pulled an easy one on you, but you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised by the true outcome of this film. Don't leave until the credits begin to roll. You'll know what I mean when you see the film. So go ahead and check in to see 1408; its an effective ghost story.