It depends on your taste. If you like movies inspired by real events, it might be worth checking out. However, without more information about its plot, acting, and overall production quality, it's hard to say for sure.
I'm not sure specifically which 'Queenspin' you are referring to. There could be various things named Queenspin. It might be a local story, a name for a project or something else. Without more context, it's difficult to tell the real story.
Yes, '1408' is based on a true story. The story was inspired by a Stephen King short story of the same name. It's about a man who stays in a supposedly haunted hotel room, Room 1408, and experiences terrifying and inexplicable events.
Well, it's a bit of a mix. While it may be inspired by some true elements from 1899 such as the general state of the world, sea travel, and social hierarchies at that time, it also has a lot of fictional elements added for the sake of drama and mystery. For example, the overarching mystery plot might be a creative take on some historical uncertainties, but not directly based on a single true story.
In many cases, 'True Story' is indeed drawn from actual happenings. The creators might take some artistic liberties, but the core elements are rooted in truth.