Finally, a real horror movie.

Rating: Null/10 (16 July 2007)

Many devoted horror fans may have noticed the lack of truly horrifying movies within the last fews years or so. Violence and gore have become the current standards of the Horror/Thriller genre. But this adaption of Stephen King's short story 1408, may be heralded a savior.
The movie begins with Mike Enslin(John Cusack), a man who looks to find evidence of real ghosts/hauntings. He stumbles upon the Dolphin Hotel in New York, that contains a haunted room, which is obviously 1408. But thats all I can say for the story, you yourself have to sit down and enjoy the rest of the ride.
First off I must say the focus point of the film, Cusack, performs very well. I haven't seen much of his other work, but watching this made me more interested in doing so. He effectively portrays a man who feels alone and terrified, writhing in a pool of psychological torment based on his past one moment and the room's own brand of terror the next. He keeps your grip on him and without all the unnecessary bloodshed, makes you feel connected with his character's ordeals.
Samuel Jackson also has a smaller role in the movie, but is nonetheless a benefit to the quality of the movie itself.
See it if you actually want to feel horror only Stephen King's mind can provide.