1408 vs Cure
Cure has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 6.7/10 for 1408). 1408 is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 1h 52m. Cure is the older of the two (1997 against 2007). Both are horror, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
1408
Cure| 1408 | Cure | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 1997 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery | Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mikael Håfström | Kiyoshi Kurosawa |
| Main cast | Tony Shalhoub, Samuel L. Jackson, Jasmine Jessica Anthony, John Cusack, Mary McCormack | Ren Osugi, Denden, Yoriko Doguchi, Koji Yakusho, Masato Hagiwara |
Synopsis
1408
A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.
Cure
A detective starts spiraling out of control when a wave of gruesome murders with seemingly similar bizarre circumstances is sweeping Tokyo.