During production, Mary McCormack (Mike’s ex-wife Lily) was pregnant, and thus most of her shots had be done from the waist up.Ĩ. The numbers in 1408 add up to 13 (1+4+8), and since most hotels do not have a 13th floor due to superstition, this just results in the 14th floor actually being the 13th one in actuality.ħ. Early on in production, Keanu Reeves was attached to play Mike Enslin, before John Cusack was cast.Ħ. He would then go on to direct the Anthony Hopkins-starring exorcism movie The Rite in 2011.ĥ. Swedish director Mikael Håfström was best known for his 2003 horror movie Evil. Initially Kate Walsh was cast as Mike’s ex-wife, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with Grey’s Anatomy. However, the hotel does not actually have a room 1408.ģ. Allegedly inspired by the real life haunted Emily Morgan Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. However, he liked the story so much that he completed it.Ģ. Stephen King’s original story began as a sample of how to write a first draft in his nonfiction book “On Writing”. So in honor of its 15th anniversary today, here are 15 fun facts about 1408 !ġ. Jackson, and is an absolute mindtrip of a cursed location movie. It boasts great performances from John Cusack and Samuel L. In the years since its release, 1408 has become iconic in its own right. And while that remains a classic of both literature and film, another iconic haunted hotel story of his was released and adapted many years later. Ever since “The Shining”, Stephen King has been synonymous with haunted hotels.
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