A famous writer Mike Enslin, who writes his novels in the genre of "horror", is writing another book about unusual phenomena and poltergeists in hotels. Not believing in the existence of the afterlife, Enslin decides to settle in the notorious room 1408 in the Hotel "Dolphin", which is empty for many years: according to rumors, there is haunted. Despite the warnings of impending danger from a senior manager Mr. Gerald Olin, the stubborn man insists on his decision, not realizing what a nightmare will the upcoming night become...