Review of Wishmaster (1997) by Sarah A — 03 Jul 2010

So cheesy, and nonsensical it is actual genius!

This review of Wishmaster (1997) was written by Sarah A on 03 Jul 2010.

Wishmaster has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jason T (1,311) on 08 Jan 2012

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By Saurabh B (9) on 22 Dec 2017

One of the best original stories I have ever heard, movies are not made this well anymore…

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By Matt G (2,017) on 28 May 2018

Like Troll 2 or Miami Connection, this is further proof that extreme sincerity mixed with extreme stupidity can be a potentially wonderful…

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By Jon T (527) on 10 Oct 2014

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By Justin B (2,000) on 13 Sep 2012

Just a good low budget horror film. The acting is questionable and the effects don't live up to today's standards…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 22 Apr 2016

WOW......WOW.....WOW.....SO SO SO SO SO BAD......MAN THIS IS SUCH AN AWFUL MESSY MESSY MOVIE 2 WATCH, IT IS SO SO SO SO DREADFUL, IT IS SUCH…

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By Tim M (3,013) on 03 Mar 2014

The Monkey's Paw with a genie. Dated effects, terrific villain. Divoff's voice is amazing…

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By Kat Hughes (161) for The Hollywood News (161) on 22 Aug 2018

It starts well enough, with a Hellraiser-esque moment, but soon dissolves into expected horror trope, after horror trope, before an ending…

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By Nicole T (348) on 07 Apr 2017

Such a fun b-movie. Divoff is so great in the title role. There was so much potential for this franchise with what was set up here…

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By John W (1,851) on 21 Feb 2014

Good, not super great supernatural horror. The story is clever and solidly built. Divoff is a decent, creepy, gravel voiced Djinn…

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