Movies like 1408

Based on another Stephen King novel, The Shining is a classic horror film that transports its audience to the eerie and secluded Overlook Hotel. Like 1408, the protagonist faces supernatural threats in a confined and haunted hotel setting that will appeal to fans of psychological horror and suspense.

The Conjuring delves into the haunting of a family's farmhouse by malevolent spirits, featuring paranormal investigators akin to the skeptical protagonist of 1408. The movie is perfect for those who seek a well-crafted, supernatural horror experience.

Sinister follows a crime writer who uncovers a box of home movies that put his family in supernatural danger, akin to how 1408's protagonist discovers the horrific history of his hotel room. Fans interested in the fusion of past traumas and supernatural elements will find Sinister to be a compelling watch.

This atmospheric supernatural thriller offers a twist on the traditional haunted house story. Similar to 1408, The Others provides a chilling narrative filled with suspense that questions perception and reality, which should captivate those who enjoy a slow-burn horror movie.

Insidious is a ghost story that involves a family facing demonic entities. The film creates a world of fright parallel to our own, much like in 1408, where the protagonist fights to escape the clutches of an otherworldly presence, a theme likely to enthrall those with a taste for paranormal horror.

In The Ninth Gate, a rare book dealer played by Johnny Depp gets drawn into a supernatural mystery involving a book that purportedly can summon the devil. Similar to 1408's intense, cerebral scares and the protagonist's quest for truth, the film weaves demonic elements with psychological frights.

Another film based on a Stephen King story, Secret Window, stars Johnny Depp as a writer who retreats to a cabin to get over his divorce and encounters psychological terror. The inner turmoil and struggle with reality resonate with the psychologically tense atmosphere presented in 1408.