1408(Movie, 2007)

1408 is a 2007 American psychological horror film based on Stephen King's 1999 short story of the same name. 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 locales. Enslin receives an ominous warning not to enter the titular room 1408 at a fictional 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 The Weinstein Company and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Reviews were generally positive and it was a box-office success, grossing $133 million against a production budget of $25 million. ()