As effectively chilling as the story it's based on.

Rating: 9/10 (23 June 2007)

Wildly twisted psychological thriller, based upon the Stephen King short story, is a stylish and eerie ride into the supernatural.
Freelance author of ghost books decides to stay in an infamous 'haunted' hotel room with horrific results.
When it comes to the writings of Stephen King and the big screen, the films don't always manage to retain the powerful atmosphere and tension of their source material. 1408 however is a pleasant exception. With a simple, yet engrossing promise it plows through its viewer with a roller-coaster of frights and emotional depth. The direction is nicely done, the music score atmospheric, and the sets and special FX are well crafted.
John Cusack is great as the troubled dis-believing writer and Samuel L. Jackson is also good as the hotel manager.
Over all 1408 is a must for King fans and a terrific treat for horror fans who think that a PG-13 rating means 'bad news'.
*** 1/2 out of ****