1408 (2007)

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"It's a tricky thing to try and adapt a Stephen King story onto the screen. This is why when Hollywood first tried to give his books some sentience in the form of live action features, it was always a hit and miss affair. A big part of the reason is because, on the printed page, King has the ability to use his very detailed and precise prose to make the "fantastic" seem believable. However, trying to do this on a visual level has often proven to be much more challenging. This is why as the direct"

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"Dolphin Hotel, New York City, New York A classy hotel on Lexington Avenue, New York City. For 95 years, no one has survived more than an hour inside its room 1408. Why you wouldn’t want to visit: Don’t enter room 1408."

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"Don’t go in there. If someone says “Don’t go in there!” Then don’t."

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"It's a tricky thing to try and adapt a Stephen King story onto the screen. This is why when Hollywood first tried to give his books some sentience in the form of live action features, it was always a hit and miss affair. A big part of the reason is because, on the printed page, King has the ability to use his very detailed and precise prose to make the "fantastic" seem believable. However, trying to do this on a visual level has often proven to be much more challenging. After starring in anot"

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"Re-watch - Oct. 28th I figured I should have a dose of Stephen King in here as well this month. I hadn't seen 1408 since its theatrical run, which meant the film felt mostly fresh to me. I still remembered some aspects of course, but there were a few moments I'd forgotten entirely. It's so immersive, I really get deeply engaged in what's going on and all that our protagonist goes through. And it's pretty intense at times, which makes it perfect viewing this time of year. I still find it quite o"

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" Directed by: Mikael Hafstrom Produced by: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Jake Myers, Richard Saperstein, Harvey Weinstein, and Bob Weinstein Written by: Matt Greenberg, Scott Alexander, and Larry Karaszewski Based on the short story by: Stephen King Cinematography: Benoit Delhomme Edited by: Peter Boyle Music by: Gabriel Yared Distributed by: Dimension Pictures and MGM/UA"