Question 1

What phrase in the film pays tribute to director George A. Romero?

Accepted Answer

Mike says 'Stay scared' at his book signing, a phrase traditionally used by George A. Romero, a friend of Stephen King's.

Question 2

What's the significance of the DVD runtime being 104 minutes and 8 seconds?

Accepted Answer

The DVD runtime of 104 minutes and 8 seconds directly references the movie's title '1408' and makes it stop playing at precisely 1:44:08.

Question 3

What does Mike Enslin's hat say in the film, and what is it referencing?

Accepted Answer

Mike wears a hat that says 'Paranoia is total awareness,' which nods to Stephen King's favorite quote 'Perfect paranoia is perfect awareness.'

Question 4

How did Stephen King originally start writing the '1408' story?

Accepted Answer

Stephen King originally created the first few pages for his non-fiction book 'On Writing' as an example of how to revise a first draft, but the story intrigued him so he finished it.

Question 5

Which festival screened '1408' in 2007?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2007.

Question 6

What creepy observation does Mike Enslin make about hotel rooms in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mike says to his recorder that hotel rooms are naturally creepy, wondering how many sick or mentally disturbed people have slept in the bed before you. Stephen King wrote this in his explanatory note for the story.

Question 7

What phrase does Mike use at his book signing that references a horror director?

Accepted Answer

Mike tells his audience 'Stay scared,' a phrase traditionally used by director George A. Romero, a friend of Stephen King's.

Question 8

How did Stephen King's story '1408' almost never get written?

Accepted Answer

King originally created the first few pages for his non-fiction book 'On Writing' as a revision example, but the story intrigued him so much he finished a complete draft and adapted it for audio.

Question 9

What hidden reference appears on Mike's hat in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Mike wears a hat that says 'Paranoia is total awareness,' which is a nod to Stephen King's favorite quote, 'Perfect paranoia is perfect awareness.'

Question 10

What clever detail connects the DVD runtime to the movie's title?

Accepted Answer

The standard edition DVD runtime is exactly 104 minutes and 8 seconds, making it stop playing at precisely 1:44:08, both directly referencing the title '1408.'

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