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After inadvertently freeing an evil Djinn from his gemstone prison, an auction house gemologist fights to bring his rampages to an end, as they include stealing the souls of the hapless humans whose wishes bring them to ironic early ends. Heavy on the computer-assisted effects, with some mitigating touches, such as Ted Raimi in .. Read more

Starring	Tammy Lauren, Andrew Divoff, Robert Englund, Tony Todd
Director	Robert Kurtzman
Genres	Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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- A psycho genie turns every wish put to him into an atrocity, until at long last Lauren tricks his nasty ass back into... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
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  I will take your soul
  
  Well this is gory horror at it's best (worst?). Typical Wes Craven fare, which is great if you're a fan - which i am!
  
  I'm entertained by... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Birmingham, England
  - 08 Mar 2004 at 14:30
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  Pretty 'naff'!...
  
  Each to their own, but I thought this was pretty 'naff' putting it mildly!... I don't understand how some of the other reviews give it their marks, ... read more »
  
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- - SiSlayRD500
  - 34 reviews
  - Solihull
  - 19 Aug 2011 at 13:03
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  i loved this mystic stuff witchcraft
  
  i loved this withcraft a special artefact is broken and the devil has been unleashed alex is being haunted by the djin that he says woke him he goes around ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 23 Sep 2010 at 16:05
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  Andrew At His Finest
  
  This is the film that got me add addicted to Andrew Divoff. The SFX are brilliant and a great range of horror actors includeing Ted Raimi, Robert Englund, Tony ... read more »
  
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- - divoff
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  - Worksop
  - 08 Apr 2009 at 17:42
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  Wishmaster
  
  I remember this film from when I first saw it on the tv when very young and it scared my underpants brown at the time.
  
  Watching it again, i find it ... read more »
  
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- - OXMIKE
  - 3 reviews
  - Oxford
  - 30 Jul 2008 at 09:15
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  good but not brilliant
  
  good but not brilliant,not bad effects story line ok.
  
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  - Merthyr Tydfil, south wales
  - 11 Jun 2008 at 15:00
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  Be Careful What You Wish For...
  
  Exceptional film. Andrew Divoff is perfect as the wishmaster. Menacing and sexy. The manner in which the wishes are granted is twisted in such a way that you&#... read more »
  
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- - LinLinRo
  - 3 reviews
  - Stroud
  - 07 May 2008 at 23:45
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  Wishmaster
  
  A very watchable film if you're into fantasy and supernatural. Full of atmosphere so if you like the Supernatural,this one is a good one to add to your wish... read more »
  
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- - ramonraymondo
  - 1 review
  - Edinburgh
  - 22 Feb 2008 at 20:40
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  Listen to their screams, child, listen to the music of their agony.
  
  I have to admit it took me a long time to see any of these Wishmaster films, but the first one is really the best one in the batch. Tammy Lauren shines as ... read more »
  
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- - JediSi
  - 301 reviews
  - Kent
  - 19 Nov 2007 at 23:16
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  A bad bad film. So entertaining!!
  
  I first saw this at the cinema when it was released after hyping myself up for it. On ... read more »
  
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- - Gary Tahmasbi
  - London, E2, England
  - 10 Feb 2007 at 00:01
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  very unique
  
  There are no other horror films like this.
  
  If you are into ancient mythology, arabia and genies then you will love this.
  
  There are a few ... read more »
  
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- - eagle230805
  - Hampshire
  - 04 Mar 2006 at 10:10
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  I will take your soul
  
  Well this is gory horror at it's best (worst?). Typical Wes Craven fare, which is great if you're a fan - which i am!
  
  I'm entertained by... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 3016
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Birmingham, England
  - 08 Mar 2004 at 14:30
- - 1
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  A good horror film that I was Wishing to see again
  
  Great film based upon demon type Genies or Djinns as they were known in ancient times.
  
  They always give 3 wishes but 'be careful what you wish ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - North Wales
  - 09 Jul 2004 at 00:02
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  Andrew At His Finest
  
  This is the film that got me add addicted to Andrew Divoff. The SFX are brilliant and a great range of horror actors includeing Ted Raimi, Robert Englund, Tony ... read more »
  
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- - divoff
  - 22 reviews
  - Worksop
  - 08 Apr 2009 at 17:42
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  Brilliant
  
  This is such a good, film. Really horrifying. The effects and gore were done so nicely and I loved the cameos from the Kanne Hodder and Robert Eungland. The ... read more »
  
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- - Jacqueline Atkins
  - ramsgate, England
  - 28 Apr 2005 at 19:51
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  Masterpiece of horror
  
  Another Wes Craven stroke of genius. Great pace with enough jumps to keep all fans going. Expect the usual slice of Wes Craven humour.
  
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- - Neil Carter
  - Caerphilly
  - 18 Feb 2005 at 16:59
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  Be careful for what you wish for.
  
  Very entertaining film, bringing the magic of ancient evil spirits to the for by means of the use of historical relics. There are several gory scenes and some ... read more »
  
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- - Richard Connell
  - Stevenage, UK
  - 19 Aug 2005 at 22:57
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  A bit of a classic
  
  This is such a good film. Much better than any of it's later incarnations. If you haven't seen this film before and you like horror movies which have ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - cambs. England
  - 14 Oct 2005 at 17:59
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  very unique
  
  There are no other horror films like this.
  
  If you are into ancient mythology, arabia and genies then you will love this.
  
  There are a few ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 360913
- - eagle230805
  - Hampshire
  - 04 Mar 2006 at 10:10
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  A bad bad film. So entertaining!!
  
  I first saw this at the cinema when it was released after hyping myself up for it. On ... read more »
  
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- 410632
- - Gary Tahmasbi
  - London, E2, England
  - 10 Feb 2007 at 00:01
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  - 0
  Wishmaster
  
  A very watchable film if you're into fantasy and supernatural. Full of atmosphere so if you like the Supernatural,this one is a good one to add to your wish... read more »
  
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- 529929
- - ramonraymondo
  - 1 review
  - Edinburgh
  - 22 Feb 2008 at 20:40

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  After inadvertently freeing an evil Djinn from his gemstone prison, an auction house gemologist fights to bring his rampages to an end, as they include stealing the souls of the hapless humans whose wishes bring them to ironic early ends. Heavy on the computer-assisted effects, with some mitigating ...