http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx If there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching movies with Samuel L. Jackson, it’s that it is probably a good idea to do what he says. When Coach Carter wanted us to push the tempo and play Richmond Oiler ball, I ran that fast break with all my heart. When Neville Flynn said to put a barrier between us and these muthafuckin’ snakes, I happily obliged. And when Jules Winfield told me he would strike me down with great vengeance and furious anger, I took him seriously. So Mike Enslin (John Cusack) really shoulda listened when Dolphin Hotel manager Gerald Olin (played by Jackson), told him to stay out of Room 1408. Well, he didn’t, and you can’t help but blame him for the ensuing terror that came crashing down. For those who don’t know, 1408 (which is loosely based on a Stephen King short story, but what horror movie these days isn’t?) follows Enslin, a writer about paranormal sites who has turned cynical and bitter after the loss of his daughter and the failed marriage that followed. He makes the Dolphin a stop on his tour of “haunted” hotels. Despite the continued pleas from Olin (Again, when Jackson tells you “It’s fucking evil,” it might be a good idea to heed his warning), an undaunted Enslin hunkers down for the night – to horrific results. It’s futile to even try to explain what he goes through, suffice it to say he finds himself – literally – on the many levels of hell, flashbacks in every room and dead daughter in tow for much of the trip. Just when you think he’s getting out, they pull him right back in, making him long for death and finally driving him make to the ultimate sacrifice. Much like Enslin is of his haunted stops, I’ve always been a cynic of the horror film genre. I just never really found many of the movies I’ve seen to be that believable – and therefore, not that scary. But I must tell you, without hesitation, that this one completely freaked me out. I knew what was coming, and it still didn’t keep me off the edge of my seat. Finally, by the end, I was able to calm down – much like Enslin – because I had pretty much accepted our fate. We weren’t getting out of this one alive, and that was just all there was to it. Cusack puts on a very credible performance as a man who starts out with little left to believe in, but quickly shifts gears. Pretty much the entire middle third of it is just him and his thoughts – and a very, very bad hotel room. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#1867 i really want to see thing looks freaking great:) tinkluvspan http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#1867 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:31:03 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#1872 i cant wait to see this one brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#1872 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:01:53 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#1875 I really enjoyed this movie. I thought the special effects were really cool. Catyanna http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#1875 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:44:11 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#1939 good movie i really liked it tinkluvspan http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#1939 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:09:42 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#2031 STILL HAVENT HAD THE CHANCE TO SEE THIS YET, ON PINS AND NEEDLES WAITING brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#2031 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:52:45 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#2516 didn't like this one at all WAVELYN http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#2516 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:28:39 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#2850 I haven't seen yet, but I can never miss a John Cusack's movie. I love him!!! Fernanda http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#2850 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:25:54 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#2987 i love this movie soo much in the theaters, I had to go out and buy it for my collection. It was the creeepiest psychological thriller I have seen in a very long time, and too have the likes of Cusack and Jackson tied to the film made it even more worthwhile. I loved the special features especially the minature Jackson talking through the freezer box. Also the shear fact that John Cusack signed on to the light comedy Martian Child afterwards makes you think that maybe he was a little creepied out by the film as well. bodsnatchcritic http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/23/1408-Creepy-As-All-Get-Out.aspx#2987 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:34:48 GMT