Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. You leave the film once again feeling that stephen king is either not quite as good as. The film was released in the united states on june 22, 2007, although july which. The cynical and skeptical writer mike enslin writes books evaluating supernatural phenomena in hotels, graveyards and other haunted places, usually debunking the mystery.
Based on the short stephen king horror story of the same name. However, when researching his latest work, he checks into the mysterious room 1408 at the dolphin hotel in new york, managed by samuel l jackson in an effective cameo. It is said to be a most haunted room and the scene of many deaths. A man who specialises in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the dolphin. It stars john cusack as a supernatural investigator who rents room 1408 at the hotel dolphin in new york. Four boyhood pals perform a heroic act and are changed by the powers they gain in return. The premise finds cusack s character as an author of paranormal books, even though he doesn t believe in such things himself. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror. Described as the king of horror, kings books have sold over 350 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into a number of different mediums including film, television, and comic books. Decent horror flick, but not the original ending from the book nor the film when it.
Jackson, mary mccormack, tony shalhoub, len cariou, isiah whitlock, jr. Mike enslin writes books evaluating supernatural phenomena in hotels, graveyards and other haunted places, usually debunking the mystery. In the most stylish horror movie of all time, a masked killer picks off sexy but not always bright models at a. Renowned horror novelist mike enslin believes only in what he can see with his own two eyes. Challenged to stop an alien force, the friends must first prevent the slaughter of innocent civilians by a military vigilante. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. After his latest book, he receives an anonymous postcard depicting the dolphin, a hotel on lexington avenue in new york city bearing the. Descubre las ultimas novedades y estrenos en peliculas y series. For 1408 proves to be both an effective little horror film, and one of the best. He travels to new york to spend one night in room 1408 of the dolphin hotel, which is permanently unavailable for guests. Years later, on a hunting trip in the maine woods, theyre overtaken by a vicious blizzard that harbors an ominous presence. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. I show this film in my college gothic and horror lit course in conjunction with.
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