John Cusack plays solo in a haunted hotel room flick

Rating: 6/10 (31 December 2007)

Cusack plays a typical middle-aged writer who stays in so-called haunted hotel rooms to stamp-out supernatural rumours surrounding them. He has written a 'spooky' book about his travels and experiences, yet appears to be a complete skeptic.
Mike finds out about an infamous room in a popular hotel; and must stay there. The manager advises Mike against it and presents him with some history on the room. Mike is unshaken and ascends up to room 1408.
Cusack holds the movie with an impressive performance, which boast his versatile acting chops.
There was decent suspense and some funny comedic moments, but these high points were often washed away by lame ghosts and a boring and predictable 'twist' sequence.
The film pondered, with no satisfying climax. I was expecting an interesting revelation, but it wasn't given.
If you like John Cusack, or would enjoy an extended horror/sci-fi anthology series episode then by all means - go see it.