Based on the short Stephen King horror story of the same name, 1408 is about supernatural writer Mike Enslin, an author of two successful books on supernatural phenomena. As research for his latest book, Enslin is determined to check out the notorious room 1408 in a New York City hotel by personally staying as a guest in the fabled room. He believes that 1408 is just a myth perpetuated by stories and rumors that Enslin has collected for his past works. However, hotel manager Mr. Olin has strong objections to Enslin's stay and only warns him of possible danger to come. Enslin is determined to go anyway. But what Mike Enslin is about to experience is no myth, as 1408 truly is a room where the guests don't check out by noon.

Kate Walsh was originally cast in this film, but was forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with the television show "Grey's Anatomy" (2005). She was replaced by Mary McCormack.

Mike Enslin:
[Olin gives Enslin the room key] Most hotels have switched to magnetics. An actual key. That's a nice touch, it's antiquey.


Gerald Olin:
We have magnetic cards also, but electronics don't seem to work in 1408. Hope you don't have a pacemaker.


Mike Enslin:
[into his tape recorder] General manager claims that the phantom in room interferes...


Gerald Olin:
I have *never* used the word "phantom."


Mike Enslin:
Oh, I'm sorry. Uh, spirit? Specter?


Gerald Olin:
No, you misunderstand. Whatever's in 1408 is nothing like that.


Mike Enslin:
Then what is it?


Gerald Olin:
It's an evil fucking room.

Continuity: During the scene where Mike unplugs the clock radio from the outlet, the liquor bottle that he was given disappears from the table for a few shots, then eventually returns.

Written by Roger Nichols (as Roger S. Nichols) and Paul Williams (as Paul H. Williams)
Performed by The Carpenters
Courtesy of A&M Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises