“1408”
Starring: John Cusack, Samuel L Jackson, Mary McCormack
3 stars out of 4
Too many horror films these days fall flat on there face, usually in the first 30 minutes, due to lack of story, acting, or directing. With “1408” director Mikael Hafstrom creates a film with tension, scares, and exceptional acting from its leading man. Based of a Stephen King short story, the film revolves around haunted house guru, and supernatural writer Mike Enslin. As research for his latest book, Enslin is determined to check out the notorious room 1408 in a New York City hotel by personally staying as a guest in the fabled room.
When Mike Enslin's (John Cusack ) daughter died , he became obsessed with the paranormal , particularly the ' other side '. After years of being a paranormal writer & investigator, he has found - nothing. Mike is ready to give up his search for evidence of the paranormal. Until he hears of a possible subject for his new book - Room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel, New York City. Mike is determined to prove that the rumors surrounding the room are fakes by staying in the room himself. He cannot be dissuaded by anyone , even the hotel manager Mr. Olin ( Samuel L Jackson ) , tries to warn him off , but Mike is having none of it. That is until Room 1408 shows him its true colors ... and its many horrors
The film is shifty and creative in the ways of horrifying Enslin, the scares are totally surprising, as well as what ends up happening. Most of the film takes places in the room, making the viewer feel claustrophobic like Enslin, who also becomes disoriented when he starts seeing visions of his dead daughter. Cusack is what makes this film; he is so believable in this role that he really makes the script come alive, and the audiences believe. Most of the characters are minor, as Jackson playing the manager, and Mary McCormack as Enslin’s wife.
This is really good for a PG-13 thriller, the script was smart, without being to over the top, while the acting was also good. If your looking for an under the radar summer film, check out “1408” and enjoy the ride.
Starring: John Cusack, Samuel L Jackson, Mary McCormack
3 stars out of 4
Too many horror films these days fall flat on there face, usually in the first 30 minutes, due to lack of story, acting, or directing. With “1408” director Mikael Hafstrom creates a film with tension, scares, and exceptional acting from its leading man. Based of a Stephen King short story, the film revolves around haunted house guru, and supernatural writer Mike Enslin. As research for his latest book, Enslin is determined to check out the notorious room 1408 in a New York City hotel by personally staying as a guest in the fabled room.
When Mike Enslin's (John Cusack ) daughter died , he became obsessed with the paranormal , particularly the ' other side '. After years of being a paranormal writer & investigator, he has found - nothing. Mike is ready to give up his search for evidence of the paranormal. Until he hears of a possible subject for his new book - Room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel, New York City. Mike is determined to prove that the rumors surrounding the room are fakes by staying in the room himself. He cannot be dissuaded by anyone , even the hotel manager Mr. Olin ( Samuel L Jackson ) , tries to warn him off , but Mike is having none of it. That is until Room 1408 shows him its true colors ... and its many horrors
The film is shifty and creative in the ways of horrifying Enslin, the scares are totally surprising, as well as what ends up happening. Most of the film takes places in the room, making the viewer feel claustrophobic like Enslin, who also becomes disoriented when he starts seeing visions of his dead daughter. Cusack is what makes this film; he is so believable in this role that he really makes the script come alive, and the audiences believe. Most of the characters are minor, as Jackson playing the manager, and Mary McCormack as Enslin’s wife.
This is really good for a PG-13 thriller, the script was smart, without being to over the top, while the acting was also good. If your looking for an under the radar summer film, check out “1408” and enjoy the ride.
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