Ghosts and hauntings have long been a popular choice for film and television. The recent film, 1408, based on a short story by Stephen King, and starring John Cusack, is bound to be a winner for those who like to be thoroughly scared. But those going to watch the film might just get more than they bargained for …
Supernatural writer Mike Enslin takes life to a different level when he, as part of his research on all things ghostly, books into room 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel. The room is said to be haunted – as the film trailer warns: “no one lasts more than an hour.” The good news for Enslin is the reputed 56 deaths in the room – guaranteed copy for his next book, that and the $800 whisky, offered by the Manager to fortify him during his stay. It didn’t help.
