# 1408 (2007)

> A cynical paranormal debunker confronts a malevolent hotel room that weaponizes his memories, skepticism, and grief.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1981

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Horror, Mystery
- Director: Mikael Håfström
- Cast: John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Jasmine Jessica Anthony, Tony Shalhoub, Len Cariou, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Noah Lee Margetts
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450385/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: foreboding, claustrophobic, surreal, late night horror, haunted house movie night

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