This Stephen King Adapted Horror Movie Should've Used Its Alternate Ending
Horror movie trends ebb and flow with the seasons. Sometimes the focus is on blood and guts, and sometimes it's elevated stories with thematic undertones that require a second or third thought. Whatever the trend is, it seems that Stephen King and his stories remain a constant solid base for horror stories. One of King's adapted short stories of the same name, 1408 is one of those horror films that sticks with you after watching it.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Mikael Håfström’s version of King's short story is one of the best adaptations of his work. The 2007 film stars John Cusack as Mike Enslin and Samuel L. Jackson as Gerald Olin. Enslin is a prolific author who explores and debunks supernatural phenomena across the country. Enslin checks into the Dolphin Hotel and ignores warnings from Olin, the manager of the hotel.
What Was the Alternate Ending of '1408'? Had 1408 gone with Håfström’s director's cut, it would've represented a different feeling. The original ending that Håfström wanted was found to be too depressing with test audiences, so he ended up changing it to what we see when we watch the DVD or stream it. In that ending, Enslin doesn't survive. He still lights the room on fire, but instead of being rescued by a fire team, he dies among the embers.
What About Stephen King's Ending to '1408'? Finally, there is a third possible ending for the film, and that is the ending that King had intended. With this version, Enslin still survives in the end. He still sets the room on fire, but another hotel guest hears him crying for help and brings a bucket of ice to douse the flames he set ablaze. The guest helps him out of the room, allowing Enslin to escape its demonic forces.
All the Endings of '1408' Tackle Grief All the endings of 1408 dissect and approach grief, just in different ways. The ending we got in theaters allowed viewers to feel the tension and despair throughout the movie, but they got to loosen their grip and sigh a breath of relief that Enslin made it out alive and got to reunite with his wife. That ending had a more symbolic approach to how grief can feel all-encompassing and like the walls can cave in around you.
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