Wednesday, October 12, 2011

"It's an Evil Fucking Room"

How did John Cusack make the transition from wimpy roles in films like High Fidelity, to becoming the new reigning king of psychological horror? Ah, the wonders never cease.



If Samuel L. Jackson warns you not to stay somewhere, well then dear God, you had better take his advice. The fact that John Cusack looks Sammy J. right in the eyes and tells him, "I'm taking the room," speaks volumes about how much of a straight up G he really is. 1408 was greeted with very little love upon it's release, but don't be fooled, this psychological brain rape of a film boasts some serious solo acting, awesome lighting, and genuinely suspense filled moments.

"Hotel's are a naturally creepy place, How many people slept in that bed?"



It has been white some time since I last viewed this masterpiece of horror cinema, but I know for a fact that it is worth staring glassy eyed into into your television screen for. And now that I think about it, both of these films take place in a hotel/motel (what the hell is the difference???). Is Cusack really the king of horror, or simply the master of hotel thriller? You be the judge.

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