When was Stephen King's short story 1408 first published?
"1408" was first published in 1999 as part of the audiobook collection Blood and Smoke. It appeared in written form in 2002 in King's collection Everything's Eventual.
Questions about 1408 (short story)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the significance of the number 1408 in King's story?
The digits of 1408 add up to 13, a number associated with bad luck. The room is also listed on the 14th floor of the Dolphin Hotel, though it actually occupies the 13th floor due to the hotel's practice of skipping that designation.
How many people died in Room 1408 in Stephen King's story?
Room 1408 is said to have caused 52 deaths over a span of 68 years, with at least 12 of those deaths being suicides. Hotel manager Mr. Olin has spent nearly 20 years trying to keep the room vacant.
Why did Stephen King originally write 1408?
King originally wrote the first pages of "1408" as an appendix for his non-fiction book On Writing, published in 2000, to illustrate how a story changes between drafts. The full story grew from that exercise.
Who directed the 1408 movie and when was it released?
Swedish director Mikael Hafstrom directed the film adaptation of 1408, released on the 22nd of June 2007. John Cusack starred as Michael Enslin and Samuel L. Jackson played Mr. Olin.
How much money did the 1408 movie make in its opening weekend?
The 1408 film earned $20.1 million in its opening weekend and was considered both a critical and financial success.