Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2007)

This is was absolutely one of the best psychological thrillers I've ever seen. Yes, it's more of a psychological thriller then a horror movie, but none the less is an amazing movie. One of the best horror/psychological films to come out in a longggggggggggggg time. We are bombarded today by hack and slash films with no depth or even good writing. If you like saw, and movies of the like and consider those to be good horror movies, 1408 is NOT THE MOVIE FOR YOU. I repeat, IS NOT THE MOVIE FOR YOU. People do not get chopped up in this movie, and there is not an abundance of blood or people screaming in agony from being tortured. I personally do not like those kinds of horror movies. They lack serious quality and depth. I don't find someone being chopped up or chainsawed up scary. I can see that anytime I want by turning on the news. Horror films today a lot of times mirror what's happening in our society, so it's hard to be scarred by it. John Cusak was sensational in his role. Absolutely amazing. His range of emotional display in the movie was very impressive and believable. His character sucks you right into the movie. Samuel L. Jacksons role though small but poignant, created a masterpiece of dialog between him and Cusaks character. I could write more but from my rating you can see where I'm going with this. If you like The Shining, and movies along those lines, then you'll love this movie. If psychological thrillers are not your thing and you prefer Saw, Jason, or anyone with a chainsaw or a huge ax, you may want to skip it. As for me, it was a masterpiece.