This movie does put you on edge......

Rating: 8/10 (3 August 2007)

Horror stories have been in abundance over the years and King has wrote his fair share of them. Yes there is a similarity to the shining in as much as it is set in a hotel and there is a somewhat evil 'presence' there. For me to compare a film to the shining is setting it up to fail but 1408 certainly comes up to scratch.
The first part of the film gives you a lay-out of the main character, an arrogant, cocky but full of pain paranormal supersleuth who feeds on his ability to find no paranormal activity whatsoever. This is important as the rest of the film is spent by himself in a hotel room. To be honest that did put me off before I watched it but don't be fooled. It is very cleverly done and the suspense is kept up throughout.
The shining, Rosemary's baby, Amityville and The exorcist are really the only psychological horrors which have kept my nerves on edge. This one has as well