1408 (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests 1408 is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. Overall: A cynical debunker of haunted places checks into the Dolphin Hotel's notorious room 1408 — and discovers it is genuinely malevolent. John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. PG-13 covers sustained psychological…

1408 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

Overall: A cynical debunker of haunted places checks into the Dolphin Hotel's notorious room 1408 — and discovers it is genuinely malevolent. John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. PG-13 covers sustained psychological horror.

There is no sexual content or nudity featured in the film. The story focuses entirely on the psychological isolation and supernatural experiences of the protagonist. A brief, non-sexual mention of a past marriage is used solely for character development.

A man driven to self-harm by the room's attacks. Fire, hallucinations, extreme cold. Consistent with PG-13.

Moderate language is present throughout the film, primarily consisting of one use of the F-word and several instances of scatological terms and mild profanities. The dialogue reflects the protagonist's increasing frustration and terror as the room's…

There is no significant use of drugs or tobacco during the movie. While the protagonist may be seen with a glass of scotch in his room, there is no depiction of substance abuse or glamorized drinking. The narrative relies on supernatural phenomena rather than…

A one-man show — John Cusack carries the film. The room's attacks on Mike's grief about his dead daughter are the film's most effective horror. Stephen King's story gives the film its emotional intelligence.

1408 runs 104 minutes, directed by Mikael Håfström, released in 2007.

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