How many people believe in poltergeist, ghosts, spirits and other essence from other worlds? But science fiction writer Michael Enslin is a skeptic in this matter. He does not believe in essences from the afterlife and is trying to refute all evidence. This time, skepticism brought him to a special hotel, which has an unusual room "1408". Is something strange and inexplicable going on in him? Let's talk more about the film "1408", reviews of which attract viewers to watch.
Inspiration
In 2007, director Michael Hafström decided to make the horror movie 1408. The plot was based on the story of Stephen King. This work was about the real parapsychologist Christopher Chacon, who describes his own research into a hotel room in Coronado, California. The hotel was called Del Coronado. Hard copy of this story does not exist.
Stephen King included the plot in his book On Writing Skills. But this story captivated him. Therefore, it was also included in the audio storybook. The plot of the film "1408" is significantly different from the source. This fact is not surprising. After all, a large group of screenwriters who contributed and contributed to King’s story.
Viewing Impressions
Reviews for the movie "1408" are mostly positive (both from viewers and film critics). Many argue that the thriller can not be called the best work of director Michael Hafstrem. Although it is based on the story of King. It is possible that history itself is not a genre masterpiece. But with the fascination of the plot it is impossible to argue. There is no way to predict the ending of the movie "1408". The final twist is surprising. After all, the entire thriller is a kind of trick for unsuspecting viewers. With a positive attitude, you can remain impressed by the viewing. It should be noted charisma of the protagonist, which was brilliantly played by actor John Cusack.
Easy enough to watch a movie. Ideal as an evening thriller. The audience says that they can not but rejoice at the frightening atmosphere, the curious plot of the plot. It is the intrigue that pushes to watch until the end of the film "1408", reviews of which are presented below.
Short description and plot
The main character is Michael Enslin, a famous writer exposing the legends of ghosts, ghosts and otherworldly creatures. There is a simple explanation for this skepticism. Michael lost his beloved daughter. He was seriously moving away from the tragedy. In the end, I decided to search for evidence of the existence of the other world. But soon the man realized that all the legends about unusual buildings and hotel rooms are just tricks of the owners.
One day, Michael accidentally discovers an advertising card that mentions a hotel called Dolphin and a mysterious 1408 hotel that forbids you to stay. The writer is intrigued. He decides, by all means, to settle there. But the main character is faced with the failure of the manager.
Upon arrival at the hotel, Michael finds out why these apartments are considered dysfunctional and mystical. The hotel manager told the man that more than 50 people were tragically killed in the walls of this room, and mysterious events are constantly happening. Ansley is not scared. After all, he is skeptical of such stories. The writer insists that he be settled in "1408". And after numerous failures, he still receives the coveted key.
At first, the situation in the room did not give anything suspicious. But then the man is overcome with incomprehensible visions. He tries to leave the room, but the door does not open. Calling administrators also fails. Enslin makes various attempts to get out of the mystical room. Unexpectedly for himself, a man finds himself on the other side of reality, where ghosts and entities live. And so he sees in front of him a father and a dead daughter. The only way out of this situation is suicide. But Michael is not ready for this. He decides to make a fire. Subsequently, rescuers take him out of the burning room.
But how to prove everything that happened in the room? Confirmation can be a dictaphone, which the writer constantly carries with him.
In the end, we can say that all the doubts and cynicism of this person have been dispelled. The description of the film "1408" suggests that even the most avid skeptics can believe in the existence of mysticism.
Acting and roles
It takes a lot of effort to turn a short story into a fascinating, intriguing and interesting movie. The team of scriptwriters did their best. Reviews for the movie "1408" are positive and enthusiastic. In fact, the entire film is the play of one actor - John Cusack, who plays Michael Enslin.
The artist coped with the task of acting 100%. Only sometimes did the other colleagues play along with him. Other actors, in particular, S. L. Jackson and Mary McCormack, also brilliantly got used to the images. It is worth noting that Samuel Jackson and Cusack have never starred together before. They were both pleased to meet you.
The entire film crew watched with interest the work of two Hollywood virtuosos. Professionals such as Tony Shalub, Eric Myers and Paul Birchard gave the audience their unique game. The plot is intriguing from the first minutes. The whole atmosphere is filled with fear in the movie "1408". Actors tried on unique images, understanding the essence of the mystical story.
Shooting Nuances
Number 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel is a kind of otherworldly reality in which inexplicable things happen (for example, frost, snow and flood). In one scene, the wall breaks into two parts, and in another, a real storm arises. To shoot these episodes, a moving room was invented, which staggered, swayed from side to side. It looked quite realistic.
In the studio, a large pool was made specifically for water episodes. The design was erected in advance. It took about 5 weeks to make it. In one scene, John Cusack dispensed with the help of an understudy and special effects. A large wave swept over him and he ended up under water.
Actor Samuel El Jackson was not originally supposed to star in the horror film "1408". The role was put forward by producer Bob Weinstein and director Quentin Tarantino. The actor did not pass any tests. Just while studying the script, Tarantino realized that it was Jackson that was needed for the role of the manager. At first, the entire film crew protested. Indeed, in the story of Stephen King, it was about the "white" manager - a short man, stout, with a typical European appearance. And Samuel did not fit this description.
Movie ending
In general, there are three types of endings. The first option reads as follows: Anslin’s manuscript mysteriously falls into the hands of the editor after the first returns from the funeral of the writer himself. This means that Michael died in the ill-fated hotel.
The second version of the ending of the film "1408" is similar to the previous story finale with one slight difference. When Mary McCormack (the writer’s wife by role) listened to Enslina’s recording, she was so busy with household chores that she really didn’t understand anything.
The directorial version of the ending says that Michael died, and firefighters carry him out of a burning building. Showing the funeral of the writer. And the recorder falls into the hands of the hotel manager.
Kinolyapy
Have you ever paid attention to inconsistencies in various films? So the horror film "1408" was no exception. It also has certain kinolyapy. For example, a clock in the form of a radio and a bottle of cognac are on the coffee table. Michael is trying to set an alarm. At this time, the bottle is on the table. And in another scene, it just disappears.
The blood stain on the door is constantly changing its shape. If you look closely, you can notice this nuance.
Enslin peered out the window several times, from which the roadway is visible. It was on this road that the same cars drove both times.
Interesting Facts
Stephen King is the true king of mysticism and horror. His stories are always based on real events. The film "1408", the description of which is presented above, causes a lot of controversy. Someone claims that this story is told by an American writer Christopher Chacon. Allegedly, he was faced with a paranormal phenomenon in one of the California hotels.
The plot of the film "1408" is associated with an ominous number 13. The number is on this floor, although in fact it does not exist. For the first time in 1912, a person died in this issue. And if you add together the numbers of the year, it turns out 13. There is a hotel on Lansington Avenue 2245. Now add these numbers. And what’s especially interesting is that the filming began on July 13th.
Initially, the role of the wife of the protagonist was to play Kate Walsh. But the tight schedule did not allow her to participate in the filming of the film. Then the role was proposed by Mary McCormack, who was in an interesting position. And it is not surprising that almost the entire film was not shown to its full height.
Did you know?
- 1408 in total gives the number 13, and in a hotel called "Dolphin" there is no such floor, because after 12 it goes immediately 14. The key to the door has the number 6214, which in total also gives us 13.
- The hotel manager informs Enslin that 56 people died in the room, and then hands the writer a bottle of brandy, whose name actually translates as “57 deaths”.
- The ax that the fireman used to crack the door is the same as in the movie "Shine," directed by Stanley Kubrick. By the way, this film was also shot based on the story of Stephen King.
- In one of the episodes on John Cusack, a baseball cap flaunts, on which there is an inscription "Paranoia - there is complete understanding." And this is King's favorite phrase.
So, we have revealed all the secrets of the film "1408". We recommend that you look at this tape.