'1408' ending explained: Did Mike actually die? Know what were the other 3 endings

1408, an American psychological horror film, which released in 2007, was based on Stephen King's 1999 short story of same name. story of film followed life of an author named Mike Enslin, who investigates allegedly haunted houses and rents titular room 1408 at a New York City hotel.

 nailbiting climax of film kept viewers on edge of ir seats. Apart from ending, director Mikael Håfström also explained three or endings for film. Read on to kw if you are also seeking an explanation of 1408's ending. 

Ending of 1408

To understand ending, first, let's just recollect storyline of film. In film, Mike, played by John Cusack, ended his relationship with his wife after death of ir daughter Katie. After separation, Mike turned selfish and rude. When he came to kw about haunted room number 1408, he started making efforts to book room and succeed to get keys. After digital clock in his room started count down of an hour, Mike's life turned upside down. 

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Although after interval, it was shown that Mike survived and started leading a rmal life, it was later revealed that evil spirit was playing games with his mind. By end, Mike received a call and was asked to eir commit suicide or to continue with imaginary life where he can experience a more horrifying incident. And, Mike chose to end his life to get out of trap.

1408 movie ending explained

Mike had an option to hang himself but instead chose to set room on fire. By doing that, he aimed to destroy room so that it will never trap anyone else in future. In climax sequence, Mike was seen smiling as room started burning. fire t only took his life but also offered salvation to or guests who died in room. 

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How did Katie die in '1408'? 

film started with introduction of Mike. In entire film, details of Mike's daughter's death was t revealed. During climax, viewers saw how Mike met his daughter in room 1408 and after a heartfelt conversation with him, she died in his arms. In a fraction of a few seconds, Katie turned into ashes. 

How many endings does '1408' have?

Excluding ending shown in film, director had three more endings. In second ending, Mike survived fire incident and started his life again with ex-wife Lily. Mike kept possession box with him and lived happily ever after. In third ending, Lily learned that Mike actually talked to ir dead daughter in haunted room as she listened to recorded conversation of Katie and Mike. fourth ending was quite confusing as manr of publication house received a courier, which was first draft of Mike's experience in room 1408.

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