No matter how many Stephen King novels I read or movies made from his books I see, it never ceases to amaze me how King can write the same book over and over and still have audiences at the edge of their seats. I mean look, he's a writer who writes about writers, and yet we all keep coming back for more. I did not read '1408', however I have read many others by the man and I have to say, the script to this film sounded like King himself wrote it. The dialogue was spot on, the hotel itself as well as the room looked just as creepy as King had described eerie rooms in books before, and the humor was witty and a tad bit dry. Perfect.

Some horror movie rules apply here. Sound effects are insanely important! Every little tap was paid special attention to. Lighting is great! You have no idea how hard it is to do lighting for a film until you try, so trust me, it sucks. '1408' nailed the creepy ambiance through this twisted journey down the "rabbit hole". Movie rule number #64 was addressed in this one too. "If anything is pure white, it's bound to be splattered in blood." Things like a hotel bathroom, perhaps? Another thing I loved was how Enslin's backstory wasn't just chucked at the audience in one quick and easy montage, which is a nice change from most films today.

Make sure you get a Red Bull or a bucket of Starbucks before you see this one, because it is hands down one of the most intense movies you will see. So don't blink and don't talk through it, because the instant Cusack gets into that room it doesn't stop; it's just one thing after another. So, whether you see it because you're a horror fan, or you like to see John Cusack dress like he did in the 80's (Hawaii shirt, tapered jeans, and hats way too small for his head,) or because you love Samuel L. Jackson, (and if you don't you're not human,) this is a great movie to catch on a hot summer day when you're A/C is out. In a sea of torture films such as 'Capture' and the 'Saw' trilogy, '1408' really stands out as entertaining AND frightening. It is well worth the time and the 10 bucks.