spooky occurrences

Rating: 9/10 (23 September 2008)

This is a truly freaky film. Part paranormal investigation, part psychological thriller, there is depth and consciousness in the writing and direction. I was going to give this film 8 stars. but extenuating circumstances intervened.
I watched the Director's Cut DVD last night, in the middle of a typhoon. As the end credits rolled, the electricity in my building went out, as in the film. When the power was restored, my DVD player was broken, with the "1408" DVD stuck inside.
So an extra star for bringing the paranormal off the screen and into my life...
Postscript: I took my DVD player in for repair the following day. The dealer couldn't get the "1408" DVD out. I was given a new DVD player. I will get another copy of "1408" and see if the same thing happens.
View this movie with caution...