1408: What The Hell Happened?!
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I guess that article from IGN was off,it hasn't moved from May to December it's moved from May to July according to the trailer that was released after the IGN article
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Beware, Plants! The PlantEaters Seen 1408 Already!!
Hey, everyone. Moriarty here.
I can vouch for PlantEater.
Hes a longtime regular in our chatroom. Hes definitely got some strong opinions about film, both positive and negative, and Ive agreed with him and disagreed with him in equal measure. What I do know is that when he says something about a movie, he genuinely thinks it.
Im not sure if Ill agree with him about this film or not. I know I liked the trailer that appeared online today, and so did my wife (very much) and my sister-in-law. Since I consider them both fairly hard sells in terms of horror, I think that says something. If a lifelong horror fan like me and genre skeptics like them can all be intrigued by the trailer, its a good sign.
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Beware, Plants! The PlantEaters Seen 1408 Already!!
Hey, everyone. Moriarty here.
I can vouch for PlantEater.
Hes a longtime regular in our chatroom. Hes definitely got some strong opinions about film, both positive and negative, and Ive agreed with him and disagreed with him in equal measure. What I do know is that when he says something about a movie, he genuinely thinks it.
Im not sure if Ill agree with him about this film or not. I know I liked the trailer that appeared online today, and so did my wife (very much) and my sister-in-law. Since I consider them both fairly hard sells in terms of horror, I think that says something. If a lifelong horror fan like me and genre skeptics like them can all be intrigued by the trailer, its a good sign.
So what did PlantEater think of the movie? Check it out:
Hey There Moriarty!
I got lucky this week and got to see "1408" in Manhattan, at a sneak preview. I did it right, getting there 15 minutes before they suggested, and making sure I was well fed and watered prior to going in. The screening people said it was the first screening of the film in the U.S. (I'm guessing they picked Manhattan because it's the setting of the film). They told us that the music track was temporary, that it was a rough cut, and that the "color timing" was not right in spots, whatever that means. The screening people were pretty nice to us, as they didn't use electronic wands on us, or inspect our bags or make us turn our phones off prior to entering the theater. They simply told us, just before they ran the film, to turn off our phones, no texting or recording would be allowed, and that people would be watching from the aisles to make sure about the recording. This seemed to be a nicer way of treating us than the "security checkpoint" procedure I experienced at another event. The movie for THAT one turned out pretty rotten, so I'm guessing that the relaxed atmosphere at this indicates their confidence in the film.
And it truly deserves that confidence.
I've been a Stephen King fan for decades, and I don't think I've seen a film capture the spirit of a Stephen King story as well since Cronenberg's "Dead Zone" (and this is a LOT more fast paced and intense than "Dead Zone", don't get the wrong idea). I didn't actually read the short story for this one, but I can see all the familar King themes worked into the film, and it manages to produce scares in the way that King used to do so well in his books ... does anyone remember the hedge animals, the fire hose, and the playground tunnel in his novel "The Shining"? Well, this film's two hours is packed with that kind of heart-in-your-mouth terror. Regular King readers will recognize the familiar scenario of a heart-deadened cynic facing what might be a True Manifestation of the Supernatural, but what the movie does so well, in this case, is really, truly, SELL the premise, really make you believe in it. Much of the credit goes to Samuel L. Jackson, who beats down the cynics in the audience and sells the premise from the very second he first appears. And Cusack's cranky, dry, cynical character manages to accomplish this in a different way ... his determination not to be affected frees the audience from the need to hold on to their own cynicism, allowing them to be FULLY affected.
And what a ride the movie gave us! The scares kept coming and coming, and I was surprised, and delighted to find myself jumping out of my skin repeatedly ... the movie did NOT telegraph its scares so they could be anticipated, and moved too quickly for this viewer, at least, to detach from the experience. At one point an "oh!" was forced out of me, in a high girly voice, in response to a particularly intense sequence ending in a violent scare. Even though the music was "temporary" it seemed to be very effective, and the sound effects were amazingly supportive of the feeling of impending doom. The story is laced with typical King-sentiment, which provides relief from the intensity, and which had me in tears a couple of times. I would probably have been able to take the terror straight, and still walk out grinning, (my only gripe is that a certain subplot gave the cynical Cusack character a not very deserved unselfish motivation .. I enjoy seeing ******* characters get their comeuppance, and wouldn't have minded a totally dark movie) but as it was, I think the film balanced it just right for the audience I saw it with. The movie got an appreciative, spontaneous round of applause at the end, and I'm certainly glad I was there with them. A rather smelly and sweaty looking individual was talking to the kids collecting the reaction cards afterwards, and saying it wasn't a good movie for people with heart conditions. I'd say that's true, but MY heart appreciated the workout.
If you've been put off by endless Mick Garris adaptions of King stories, rest assured that this is one of the rare good ones, that seems to have worked hard to re-imagine a King story and make it work on the screen, not simply worshipping at the feet of the author in a plodding literal way. I would suggest that you see it as I saw it ... without any contamination by trailers. The fun of the movie is in the scares and the intensity leading up to those scares, and it's way better to see this fresh, slapping you in the face with the surprises.
I have is about the opening, where a mundane scene is intercut with a flashback, but because we start with a flashback scene, we are confused afterwards as to which is flashing back to which. Also, I felt that theBut as they said, it was a "rough cut", and honestly, the rest of the film didn't feel very "rough" at all. Sorry to end the review on this wannabe-editor note, but they didn't pick me for the focus group, and I had to get one in there.
You may call me "PlantEater"
I got lucky this week and got to see "1408" in Manhattan, at a sneak preview. I did it right, getting there 15 minutes before they suggested, and making sure I was well fed and watered prior to going in. The screening people said it was the first screening of the film in the U.S. (I'm guessing they picked Manhattan because it's the setting of the film). They told us that the music track was temporary, that it was a rough cut, and that the "color timing" was not right in spots, whatever that means. The screening people were pretty nice to us, as they didn't use electronic wands on us, or inspect our bags or make us turn our phones off prior to entering the theater. They simply told us, just before they ran the film, to turn off our phones, no texting or recording would be allowed, and that people would be watching from the aisles to make sure about the recording. This seemed to be a nicer way of treating us than the "security checkpoint" procedure I experienced at another event. The movie for THAT one turned out pretty rotten, so I'm guessing that the relaxed atmosphere at this indicates their confidence in the film.
And it truly deserves that confidence.
I've been a Stephen King fan for decades, and I don't think I've seen a film capture the spirit of a Stephen King story as well since Cronenberg's "Dead Zone" (and this is a LOT more fast paced and intense than "Dead Zone", don't get the wrong idea). I didn't actually read the short story for this one, but I can see all the familar King themes worked into the film, and it manages to produce scares in the way that King used to do so well in his books ... does anyone remember the hedge animals, the fire hose, and the playground tunnel in his novel "The Shining"? Well, this film's two hours is packed with that kind of heart-in-your-mouth terror. Regular King readers will recognize the familiar scenario of a heart-deadened cynic facing what might be a True Manifestation of the Supernatural, but what the movie does so well, in this case, is really, truly, SELL the premise, really make you believe in it. Much of the credit goes to Samuel L. Jackson, who beats down the cynics in the audience and sells the premise from the very second he first appears. And Cusack's cranky, dry, cynical character manages to accomplish this in a different way ... his determination not to be affected frees the audience from the need to hold on to their own cynicism, allowing them to be FULLY affected.
And what a ride the movie gave us! The scares kept coming and coming, and I was surprised, and delighted to find myself jumping out of my skin repeatedly ... the movie did NOT telegraph its scares so they could be anticipated, and moved too quickly for this viewer, at least, to detach from the experience. At one point an "oh!" was forced out of me, in a high girly voice, in response to a particularly intense sequence ending in a violent scare. Even though the music was "temporary" it seemed to be very effective, and the sound effects were amazingly supportive of the feeling of impending doom. The story is laced with typical King-sentiment, which provides relief from the intensity, and which had me in tears a couple of times. I would probably have been able to take the terror straight, and still walk out grinning, (my only gripe is that a certain subplot gave the cynical Cusack character a not very deserved unselfish motivation .. I enjoy seeing ******* characters get their comeuppance, and wouldn't have minded a totally dark movie) but as it was, I think the film balanced it just right for the audience I saw it with. The movie got an appreciative, spontaneous round of applause at the end, and I'm certainly glad I was there with them. A rather smelly and sweaty looking individual was talking to the kids collecting the reaction cards afterwards, and saying it wasn't a good movie for people with heart conditions. I'd say that's true, but MY heart appreciated the workout.
If you've been put off by endless Mick Garris adaptions of King stories, rest assured that this is one of the rare good ones, that seems to have worked hard to re-imagine a King story and make it work on the screen, not simply worshipping at the feet of the author in a plodding literal way. I would suggest that you see it as I saw it ... without any contamination by trailers. The fun of the movie is in the scares and the intensity leading up to those scares, and it's way better to see this fresh, slapping you in the face with the surprises.
I have is about the opening, where a mundane scene is intercut with a flashback, but because we start with a flashback scene, we are confused afterwards as to which is flashing back to which. Also, I felt that theBut as they said, it was a "rough cut", and honestly, the rest of the film didn't feel very "rough" at all. Sorry to end the review on this wannabe-editor note, but they didn't pick me for the focus group, and I had to get one in there.
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whoa!! it's very, and i mean very, rare for me to get freaked out about a movie coming from the trailer, but this one did just that! i've always been fascinated by the paranormal, but the majority of films Hollywood puts out just does not cut it for me. this one, however, looks very promising. 
and to top it all off, John Cusack and Samuel L. "Mother F***ING" Jackson are in it!!!!!
and to top it all off, John Cusack and Samuel L. "Mother F***ING" Jackson are in it!!!!!
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Another Strongly Positive Review Of 1408!!
Hey, everyone. Moriarty here. And this ones from a long-time talkbacker.
No. Tougher. Audience.
I really loved EVIL by this same director, so I have high hopes that hes pulled something special off with a short story that was one of Kings best recent works.
Did he do it?
Another Strongly Positive Review Of 1408!!
Hey, everyone. Moriarty here. And this ones from a long-time talkbacker.
No. Tougher. Audience.
I really loved EVIL by this same director, so I have high hopes that hes pulled something special off with a short story that was one of Kings best recent works.
Did he do it?
Hey Moriarty,
Bobo_Vision here. I've been a talkbacker for a few years so I'm happy to finally be able to contribute a scoop to this site. I attended an early screening of the movie '1408' starring John Cusack and Sam Jackson based on a Stephen King short story to be released this summer. I'll keep this review spoiler-free. John Cusack plays a writer who has made a living out of writing books reviewing haunted places. This is a commercial gig for him but a departure from the style of writing he used to do, and he himself is a cynic when it comes to ghosts. He simply spends the night in these places, gets the history while recording his observations in a tape recorder, and then delivers what his readers want giving a top ten of the scariest lighthouses, graveyards, etc.
He gets a scoop on a Haunted Hotel room '1408', in a posh New York Hotel called the 'Dolphin'. He is met by the Hotel Manager played by Samuel Jackson who tries to talk him out of staying there. He tells him of the room's history and all those who died there before (all suicides), including showing him police photographs of their bodies, and warns him that no one has lived more than an hour in that room. Cusack assumes this is the typical story offered up by hotel management in an attempt to sell the spook story since his books increase revenues at these places. Jackson even has a great one liner, when asked if he would describe the presence as ghosts, spirits, or specters, he replies, "Its an evil ****ing room".
The film takes off from the start, and for most of the rest of the movie, its just Cusack alone in the hotel room. You might be wondering, how exciting could that be, and what could possibly happen within the confines of a hotel room to keep one entertained for an entire movie, but from the moment he enters, you'll be on the edge of your seat until the end. The occurences start out minor, with the radio turning on, and the toilet paper roll being changed, and mints being placed on the pillow, and Cusack shrugs it off. But then the window sill slams on his hand causing it to gush blood and the suddenly clock resets itself and starts counting down from one hour (the amount of time before a person dies in that room). Thats when he decides he's had enough and tries to get out, but he discovers there's no exit. He's trapped.
From this point on, Cusack tries to escape from the room while he is terrorized in many different forms. He wonders if he's dreaming or hallucinating, and is never quite sure, but his fear is real. You are in the room with him, and you feel it. I was reminded of Bill Murray in GroundHog's Day where an eternity in Pucksatawney (sp?) causes him to commit suicide. Pucksatawney was heaven compared to room 1408. Cusack descends into the 9th circle of hell. At first you wonder what could drive people to kill themselves in that room, or if the room killed them making it seem like a suicide, but as the movie progresses, you start to feel how death may actually be preferrable to the constant terror of that room.
Cusack has his own inner demons with a daughter who died of an illness and a wife he's separated from, and during the course of his stay in this room, he is confronted with these demons. His estranged wife even comes to the hotel when he contacts her via his laptop. The movie keeps you guessing from start to finish, and you never know if he will get out of the room or not, and when you think you've figured it out, you're wrong. Ultimately, its a great movie, with a good story, a lot of suspense, and a satisfying ending. Its been a long time since I went to the movie and was genuinely scared by a movie. This delivers on all counts. Great flick!
Bobo_Vision
Bobo_Vision here. I've been a talkbacker for a few years so I'm happy to finally be able to contribute a scoop to this site. I attended an early screening of the movie '1408' starring John Cusack and Sam Jackson based on a Stephen King short story to be released this summer. I'll keep this review spoiler-free. John Cusack plays a writer who has made a living out of writing books reviewing haunted places. This is a commercial gig for him but a departure from the style of writing he used to do, and he himself is a cynic when it comes to ghosts. He simply spends the night in these places, gets the history while recording his observations in a tape recorder, and then delivers what his readers want giving a top ten of the scariest lighthouses, graveyards, etc.
He gets a scoop on a Haunted Hotel room '1408', in a posh New York Hotel called the 'Dolphin'. He is met by the Hotel Manager played by Samuel Jackson who tries to talk him out of staying there. He tells him of the room's history and all those who died there before (all suicides), including showing him police photographs of their bodies, and warns him that no one has lived more than an hour in that room. Cusack assumes this is the typical story offered up by hotel management in an attempt to sell the spook story since his books increase revenues at these places. Jackson even has a great one liner, when asked if he would describe the presence as ghosts, spirits, or specters, he replies, "Its an evil ****ing room".
The film takes off from the start, and for most of the rest of the movie, its just Cusack alone in the hotel room. You might be wondering, how exciting could that be, and what could possibly happen within the confines of a hotel room to keep one entertained for an entire movie, but from the moment he enters, you'll be on the edge of your seat until the end. The occurences start out minor, with the radio turning on, and the toilet paper roll being changed, and mints being placed on the pillow, and Cusack shrugs it off. But then the window sill slams on his hand causing it to gush blood and the suddenly clock resets itself and starts counting down from one hour (the amount of time before a person dies in that room). Thats when he decides he's had enough and tries to get out, but he discovers there's no exit. He's trapped.
From this point on, Cusack tries to escape from the room while he is terrorized in many different forms. He wonders if he's dreaming or hallucinating, and is never quite sure, but his fear is real. You are in the room with him, and you feel it. I was reminded of Bill Murray in GroundHog's Day where an eternity in Pucksatawney (sp?) causes him to commit suicide. Pucksatawney was heaven compared to room 1408. Cusack descends into the 9th circle of hell. At first you wonder what could drive people to kill themselves in that room, or if the room killed them making it seem like a suicide, but as the movie progresses, you start to feel how death may actually be preferrable to the constant terror of that room.
Cusack has his own inner demons with a daughter who died of an illness and a wife he's separated from, and during the course of his stay in this room, he is confronted with these demons. His estranged wife even comes to the hotel when he contacts her via his laptop. The movie keeps you guessing from start to finish, and you never know if he will get out of the room or not, and when you think you've figured it out, you're wrong. Ultimately, its a great movie, with a good story, a lot of suspense, and a satisfying ending. Its been a long time since I went to the movie and was genuinely scared by a movie. This delivers on all counts. Great flick!
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1408, gets new release date:
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/8830
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The story of this movie intrigues me extremely. I'll see it.
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Wonderful Trailer!
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The Making of 1408
http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=466
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'1408' DVD to Have Alternate Ending, Deleted Scenes
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/9075
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Don't you just love when a film's dvd is planned before it's release?
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EXCL: Interview with 1408's Mikael Håfström
http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=478
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This looks as bout as bad as every other King movie.
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