1408 (2007)

The trailer for 2007’s 1408. Directed by Mikael Håfström and written by Matt Greenberg, Scott Alexander, and Larry Karaszewski, from a short story by Stephen King. The film stars John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Tony Shalhoub, Len Cariou, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Mary McCormack, and Jasmine Jessica Anthony.

The plot summary is as follows:

The cynical and skeptical writer Mike Enslin writes books evaluating supernatural phenomena in hotels, graveyards and other haunted places, usually debunking the mystery. While writing his latest book, he travels from Los Angeles to New York to spend one night in the Dolphin Hotel's posessed room 1408, which is permanently unavailable for guests. The reluctant manager Mr. Gerald Olin objects to his request and offers an upgrade, expensive booze and finally relates the death of more than fifty guests over decades in the cursed room. However Mike threatens Mr. Olin, promising to sue the hotel, and is finally allowed to check into the room. Later in the night, he finds that guests of room 1408, once they have checked in, might never leave the room alive.

1408 is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Fubo, and AMC+, and it’s available for rent/purchase on most digital platforms.