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10-04-11 09:54 AM
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Yesterday, I was bored and watched about 3 horror movies...1408 was one of them. Surprisingly, I've never seen it till yesterday. Out of the 4 this was the most interesting.

I've read the book and it slightly differentiate's from the movie. My question to you is, have you read the book and/or seen the movie? What are your thoughts of the concept and movie itself? Did you like it?

For those who haven't heard of/seen it, here's the trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgLm4_fq6GY

STEPHEN KING IS A GENIUS!

Yesterday, I was bored and watched about 3 horror movies...1408 was one of them. Surprisingly, I've never seen it till yesterday. Out of the 4 this was the most interesting.

I've read the book and it slightly differentiate's from the movie. My question to you is, have you read the book and/or seen the movie? What are your thoughts of the concept and movie itself? Did you like it?

For those who haven't heard of/seen it, here's the trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgLm4_fq6GY

STEPHEN KING IS A GENIUS!

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Yeah, it's a really great film, one of my favorites from King. The whole idea of a cursed/evil place is not by any means new, even in his own history, but this movie was very well done in my opinion. I still haven't gotten around to actually reading it, but I'm sure the literature is of comparable, if not superior quality. Very creepy.
Yeah, it's a really great film, one of my favorites from King. The whole idea of a cursed/evil place is not by any means new, even in his own history, but this movie was very well done in my opinion. I still haven't gotten around to actually reading it, but I'm sure the literature is of comparable, if not superior quality. Very creepy.
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I rented 1408 a few years ago.  In all, the movie was pretty solid.  John Cusack did a really good job.  It's nice to see a horror movie have some old fashioned scares as opposed to twisting human limbs till they pop and tear in a bloody mess(Saw 3 or 4 I think) or some other crazy demented torture scenes.  There's no gore in this movie, but there's some well timed boogey men jumping from the shadows.  I liked the film toward the end, when John thought he had escaped from the hotel room, living a normal life back in 'California' I think, only to have the walls literally torn down around him and find himself back in the haunted hotel room with no chance of escape. 

I've never read the book/short story.  I've never read a Steven King book that I can remember.  

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I rented 1408 a few years ago.  In all, the movie was pretty solid.  John Cusack did a really good job.  It's nice to see a horror movie have some old fashioned scares as opposed to twisting human limbs till they pop and tear in a bloody mess(Saw 3 or 4 I think) or some other crazy demented torture scenes.  There's no gore in this movie, but there's some well timed boogey men jumping from the shadows.  I liked the film toward the end, when John thought he had escaped from the hotel room, living a normal life back in 'California' I think, only to have the walls literally torn down around him and find himself back in the haunted hotel room with no chance of escape. 

I've never read the book/short story.  I've never read a Steven King book that I can remember.  

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i have nver even herd of this i guess i'll have to watch it sometime
i have nver even herd of this i guess i'll have to watch it sometime
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I have not seen the movie nor the book.  I think that horror books are not so interesting cause you would want to actually see it what is happening.  I have never heard of it.  I might watch it.
I have not seen the movie nor the book.  I think that horror books are not so interesting cause you would want to actually see it what is happening.  I have never heard of it.  I might watch it.
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I haven't read the book (nor did I know there was one till just now).
It is a brilliant movie though!
I thought the beginning dragged on quite a while but the middle and ending definitely made up for it. 
I may have to go watch it again now, I have it right here as well.


I am also considering hunting down the book to see if there is a large difference, though it would have been better if I had of read the book before watching the movie because now I cannot create characters in my head. It will just be the people in the movie in my mind. Oh well, I'm sure it will be brilliant regardless.
I haven't read the book (nor did I know there was one till just now).
It is a brilliant movie though!
I thought the beginning dragged on quite a while but the middle and ending definitely made up for it. 
I may have to go watch it again now, I have it right here as well.


I am also considering hunting down the book to see if there is a large difference, though it would have been better if I had of read the book before watching the movie because now I cannot create characters in my head. It will just be the people in the movie in my mind. Oh well, I'm sure it will be brilliant regardless.
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thorninside : Yes, there is a book called 1408 Blood and Smoke written by the creative genius, Stephen King!



I would tell you the differences but that defeats the purpose of reading the book yourself. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
thorninside : Yes, there is a book called 1408 Blood and Smoke written by the creative genius, Stephen King!



I would tell you the differences but that defeats the purpose of reading the book yourself. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
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YourMajestyKen :   I've seen 1408 a few times.  It's not very scary, but it's entertaining to watch.  Steven King is awesome..  I like when he makes little cameos in his films.
YourMajestyKen :   I've seen 1408 a few times.  It's not very scary, but it's entertaining to watch.  Steven King is awesome..  I like when he makes little cameos in his films.
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I actually really liked this movie. It was one of the few suspenseful horror films I really enjoyed. It kept me guessing the how and why's. It also kept my attention throughout the entire film.
I actually really liked this movie. It was one of the few suspenseful horror films I really enjoyed. It kept me guessing the how and why's. It also kept my attention throughout the entire film.
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Well..I have not watched it but read it up in Wikipedia..it seems freaky..reserving a room..entering in a room...1408...I am looking forward to watch it though....in December.
Well..I have not watched it but read it up in Wikipedia..it seems freaky..reserving a room..entering in a room...1408...I am looking forward to watch it though....in December.
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I thought the movie was good. Not as scary as I thought, but an excellent film overall.
I thought the movie was good. Not as scary as I thought, but an excellent film overall.
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lone-wolf_0991 : Agreed, it wasn't so much "scary" but there were A LOT of good scenes. (SPOILER ALERT DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN:T WATCHED AND WANT TO) My favorite scene was the guy jumping out of the window!

seanne : Did you get a chance to watch it?
lone-wolf_0991 : Agreed, it wasn't so much "scary" but there were A LOT of good scenes. (SPOILER ALERT DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN:T WATCHED AND WANT TO) My favorite scene was the guy jumping out of the window!

seanne : Did you get a chance to watch it?
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I actually never saw the movie, but it does sound pretty good, so if I see it, I might watch it.
I actually never saw the movie, but it does sound pretty good, so if I see it, I might watch it.
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This movie looks pretty interesting, but I'm not a big "horror" movie fan, never really have been.

Although I might watch it one day because it looks fairly good .
This movie looks pretty interesting, but I'm not a big "horror" movie fan, never really have been.

Although I might watch it one day because it looks fairly good .
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The story is actually pretty frightening if you read it at night with no noise around. I've never been terribly happy with horror stories/ novels being made into movies especially if I've read them first. They usually have to simmer the story down a good bit and that kind of ruins it.
The story is actually pretty frightening if you read it at night with no noise around. I've never been terribly happy with horror stories/ novels being made into movies especially if I've read them first. They usually have to simmer the story down a good bit and that kind of ruins it.
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Oh yeah this is the movies based on a Stephan King book is it not? I remember watching it, but I don't remember much of what happened unfortunately I do remember liking it though and thinking it is a pretty good movie. Dang it I wish I could remember what it was about exactly, can anyone help me out? XP
Oh yeah this is the movies based on a Stephan King book is it not? I remember watching it, but I don't remember much of what happened unfortunately I do remember liking it though and thinking it is a pretty good movie. Dang it I wish I could remember what it was about exactly, can anyone help me out? XP
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Piox: It is! In fact, I think I'll watch it again sometime within the week. You have Netflix, watch it there!

XxEzraxX : Yeah, it's a Stephen King book/movie. To refresh your memory....basically it's about a paranormal skeptic that mocks the paranormal and simply believes it's non existent! He hears about a local hotel with highly active paranormal activity. He eventually books a stay in the hotel in room "1408." After just a few minutes of being there he experiences paranormal activity and a BIZARRE chain of events that frightens him to his core! I don't wanna spoil the movie for those who haven't yet seen it so I won't go into anymore detail.
Piox: It is! In fact, I think I'll watch it again sometime within the week. You have Netflix, watch it there!

XxEzraxX : Yeah, it's a Stephen King book/movie. To refresh your memory....basically it's about a paranormal skeptic that mocks the paranormal and simply believes it's non existent! He hears about a local hotel with highly active paranormal activity. He eventually books a stay in the hotel in room "1408." After just a few minutes of being there he experiences paranormal activity and a BIZARRE chain of events that frightens him to his core! I don't wanna spoil the movie for those who haven't yet seen it so I won't go into anymore detail.
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YourMajestyKen : Okay I believe I remember parts of it now, lol it has been a good while since I seen that movie but if I remember I did enjoy it...I wonder if I have the book laying around anywhere I might read it.
YourMajestyKen : Okay I believe I remember parts of it now, lol it has been a good while since I seen that movie but if I remember I did enjoy it...I wonder if I have the book laying around anywhere I might read it.
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I've watched it and I enjoyed it a lot. I'm into the horror/suspense stuff and 1408 was my cup of tea. I didn't know it was a book also, I'm gonna have to pick it up.
I've watched it and I enjoyed it a lot. I'm into the horror/suspense stuff and 1408 was my cup of tea. I didn't know it was a book also, I'm gonna have to pick it up.
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