1408 vs The Ghost
The Ghost has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.7/10 for 1408). The Ghost is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 44m. 1408 is the older of the two (2007 against 2025). Both are horror, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
1408
The Ghost| 1408 | The Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mikael Håfström | John Farrelly |
| Main cast | Tony Shalhoub, Samuel L. Jackson, Jasmine Jessica Anthony, John Cusack, Mary McCormack | Anthony Murphy, Tom Kerrisk, Livvy Hill, Tom Stafford |
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.
The Ghost
Amid the barren landscape of post-famine Ireland, a father and daughter struggle to survive the brutal winter as caretakers of a remote mansion, only to be driven to the edge of sanity by the horrors lurking within.