1408 (film)

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.

1408
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMikael Håfström
Screenplay by
  • Matt Greenberg
  • Scott Alexander
    Larry Karaszewski
Based on"1408"
by Stephen King
Produced byLorenzo di Bonaventura
Starring
  • John Cusack
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Mary McCormack
  • Tony Shalhoub
CinematographyBenoît Delhomme
Edited byPeter Boyle
Music byGabriel Yared
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • The Weinstein Company
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • June 22, 2007 (2007-06-22)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$25 million
Box office$133 million

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.

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