1408 2007

1408 is a 2007 American psychological horror film based on Stephen King's short story published in 1999. It was directed by Mikael Håfström, written by Matt Greenberg, Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, and stars John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. The film follows Mike Enslin, an author who investigates allegedly haunted places. Enslin receives an ominous warning not to enter room 1408 at a New York City hotel, The Dolphin. Although skeptical of the paranormal, he is soon trapped in the room, where he experiences bizarre and frightful events. 1408 was released in the United States on June 22, 2007, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (under The Weinstein Company). The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was a box-office success, grossing $133 million against a production budget of $25 million.