![]() ![]() He tells him about the sixty or so deaths that have occurred in the room, all of unknown causes or suicide, but all strange. What we then view is Jackson trying desperately to try and get Cusack not to stay in the room. The story really becomes interesting as Cusack arrives at the Dolphin Hotel and is invited into Samuel L. Enslin has lost his daughter from a terminal illness and has since become a strong drinker and separated from his wife. ![]() The film started out tense and foreboding, adding a character sub-plot for the Mike Enslin (Cusack) character which really had to be done otherwise the film would have been far too short, if it stuck to the theme of the short story. I’m a big fan of both actors and Cusack was brilliant at carrying nearly an entire film on his own in one room, and his acting was superb. Jackson, but it’s mainly Cusack carrying the movie once he gets into the hotel room. The movie stars John Cusack and Samuel L. However, hearing the film’s rave reviews from friends and family, and being a huge Stephen King fan, I went with my friend to check it out. The story wasn’t that great, and the plot was quite thin. When I saw this short story was being made into a movie, I must say I was surprised. That is until he goes to the Dolphin Hotel, and to room 1408. It revolves around an unbelieving haunted hotel writer, who travels to advertised ‘haunted motels’ and basically lies for a living he doesn’t believe in the paranormal. This movie was adapted from the Stephen King short story of the same name. ![]()
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