Wish I had Seen Something Else

Rating: 4/10 (25 June 2007)

When I walked into the movie theater, I sat with anticipation, expecting a movie that would actually scare me. What I got was a couple of hours disappointment.
Despite a few moments of hilarity that seemed to be missed on the general audience, 1408 was a mediocre horror flick that had me yawning in my seat. The movie lacked suspense, every turn was predictable, and despite a valiant acting effort from Cusack and an interesting teaser presented by Jackson, 1408 just wasn't up to par. Perhaps it was because Cusack's brooding character seemed typical and overdone. His character was so hard to become attached to that all the scenes that should have stirred emotion were lost to indifference.
If you are seeking a genuine spine-chiller, check in somewhere else.