Rating of
3.5/4
Horror at its Finest
DarkCritic - wrote on 01/07/10
Normally, I would turn down a movie about a haunted hotel room, but this one seemed different. At first, everything ended up being the same, and then the story really started to role, and I couldn't tear my eyes off of the screen.
The story revolves around John Cusack's character, who is a write that tells stories about the most haunted places in the world. With the bland, unoriginal story evolving into terror each moment, I couldn't help but feel I was given a brand new experience, each second evolving into a more and more unique story. Taking a spin on an old idea and making it new gets bonus points from me.
Now usually, I'm disappointed with the acting in movies like 1408, but I couldn't help but feel relieved when the film ended. The acting in the movie was great, and the characters were portrayed very nicely. John Cusack was very convincing at his role, and I felt that his emotions and dialogue were very realistic for the position that he was in.
My favorite part of the film was the twists and turns that the film showed. The way that the horrors were portrayed through the film was absolutely fantastic, and the ideas that were presented were wonderful. As far as Stephen King inspired movies go, this is one of my favorites.
Anyone looking for a good thrill needs to watch 1408. The movie is filled with the most heart wrenching moments that I've seen, minus the gore and decay that most current day horror movies have.
