Kevin's Watch

Posted: **Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:57 am**

This movie was surprisingly good. It had humor in all the right parts, and a good dose of horror. Not overly bloody or gruesome (which is refreshing) but not a lack of it either.

Overall, it scared the hell outta me. Definite reccomendation.

Posted: **Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:01 am**

I know I read posts about it before here on the Watch, but I don't remember where. It's based on a Stephen King short story, yes?

Posted: **Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:23 pm**

It is, Menolly. I rather enjoyed it; it was my favorite kind of horror: psychological. It had plenty of gore, mind you, but the violence wasn't of the overwhelming slasher-flick breed.

Posted: **Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:48 pm**

Thanks LF.

Balon, as Beorn just completed King's entire fictional bibliography (well, just before he started on Asimov's, which he also just finished), he must have read the short story at some point. Would you say a slightly immature 13 year old could see this movie? I truly know nothing about it myself.

Posted: **Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:13 pm**

It is based on a Stepen King short story of the same title...in a collection called "Everything's Eventual".

Posted: **Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:48 pm**

Ah...OK.

That's in my pile to read per Av's Dark Tower list of books I'm going by...

So Beorn has definitely already read it.

Posted: **Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:53 pm**

Menolly wrote:I know I read posts about it before here on the Watch, but I don't remember where. It's based on a Stephen King short story, yes?

I asked what this movie was all about, after seeing the trailer, in (believe it of not) the Stephen King Forum--I thought the only time I really ever created a topic there would make an impression...but apparently not

Posted: **Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:03 pm**

danlo wrote:
Menolly wrote:I know I read posts about it before here on the Watch, but I don't remember where. It's based on a Stephen King short story, yes?
I asked what this movie was all about, after seeing the trailer, in (believe it of not) the Stephen King Forum--I thought the only time I really ever created a topic there would make an impression...but apparently not

Oh...{{{danlo}}}...

Please don't take my forgetfulness personally. It's more that (TMI alert) perimenopause thing on my part than any lack of charisma on your part.

Posted: **Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:02 pm**

Capone Enjoyed Hanging Out In 1408!!

... But when it's time to rip out his heart with a chainsaw and crowbar, [Cusack] doesn't flinch. 1408 is a smart, stylish, and gripping drama encased in horror show wrapping that works on both levels. The movie dares to have an artistry about it, while not forgetting to be entertaining and poignant. [link]

Posted: **Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:49 pm**

There's a trend here....This film has a wonderfully open ending. I'm seeing more and more of these, and I'm really digging them.

Cusack's performance is damn impressive. As many reviews have mentioned, it's basically a one-man show. These sorts of films usually don't win Oscars, but Johnny Boy deserves a nomination for his work.

I only vaguely remember reading the short story, so I can't comment on how well it sticks to it, but this is definitely a case of the film being strong on its own.

Posted: **Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:40 pm**

This movie is outstanding! Best movie in this genre since The Ring, IMO. I've long been a fan of John Cusack, but in 1408 he holds the screen and gives a stellar performance.

Guys, trust me, you have to see this movie.

Posted: **Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:11 am**

I give it 10 skulls!!! (inside joke, see this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Posted: **Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:12 am**

This movie was amazing.

"Why don't you kill me already?"

"All of our guests enjoy free will."

hehe.

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2025 7:31 am**

Mike Enslin (John Cusack), a writer of paranormal phenomena, insists on paying to stay the night in room 1408 of NYC's Dolphin Hotel, despite the repeated discouragement of the hotel manager (Samuel L. Jackson) who warns him that many guests in that room have killed themselves. Enslin feels he can handle it, and Cusack does a good job showing his character slowly coming unglued as the haunted room slowly messes with his head, and he deals with the unshed tears he's been holding back over the loss of his young daughter some years earlier due to her debilitating disease. Thankfully not much gore in this one, for a flick based on a Stephen King story. A somewhat likeable, but not great, movie. I give it this: there's an emotionally touching plot twist at movie's end.

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2025 7:42 am**

Cord - I enjoyed this adaptation. Thought it was well done. Two questions.

1) have you read the short story?

2) have you seen John Cusack in Cell?

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2025 7:45 am**

Sarge - haven't read the short story. Nor seen Cell.

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2025 11:50 am**

I recommend both.

And I'm a fan of the King's book, the Cell
Though a lot of fans are not.