![]() ![]() ![]() Unsurprisingly, Cusack’s performance is natural and effortless, as the cynical, grieving author whose career largely hinges on a community of readers whom he perceives as naive. John Cusack meeting a ghost of room 1408. Nevertheless, Mike enters the room with an audio recorder in hand, which he uses to record voice notes to be transcribed for his books. As 1408 unfolds, it’s revealed that Mike is grieving the loss of his daughter, which led to him parting ways with his wife. ![]() ![]() The more than 50 reported deaths in the hotel room also range in causes from suicides to “natural” deaths, including one drowning– which mildly disturbs Mike. The hotel manager (Jackson) very aggressively warns Mike against entering– claiming nobody has ever lasted more than an hour in the titular room. However, not only is The Dolphin an already highly-frequented hotel, they are far from keen on Mike giving room 1408 additional attention. Mike pointedly notes that hotels often claim hauntings in their facilities when they are in the most dire need of increased patronage. Mike Enslin: Hotels are a naturally creepy place… Just think, how many people have slept in that bed before you? How many of them were sick? How many… died?īut his skepticism is quickly put to the test– even before entering room 1408. ![]()
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