Claim: John Cusack is an actor.

1408 is a 2007 American psychological horror film based on Stephen King 's 1999 short story of the same name . It is directed by Swedish director Mikael Håfström and stars John Cusack , Samuel L. Jackson , Mary McCormack , Tony Shalhoub , Len Cariou , Isiah Whitlock , Jr. , and Jasmine Jessica Anthony . The film was released in the United States on June 22 , 2007 , although July 13 is mentioned as the release date on the website .   The film follows Mike Enslin , an author who investigates allegedly haunted houses and rents the titular room 1408 at a New York City hotel . Though skeptical of the paranormal , he is soon trapped in the room where he experiences bizarre events . Reviews were mostly positive and the film was also a financial success .