Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies
Seen it?1999 | 96 min | Fantasy, Horror
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
During a failed art heist, the Djinn is once again liberated. This time, to complete the 1001 wishes that he needs before the final 3, he lets himself go to prison, where he starts his evil reign twisting the hopes of the prisoners. Meanwhile, the woman who set him free accidentally, Morgana, tries to find a way to stop him, aided by a young priest.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
9% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 176K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Sholder
- Andrew DivoffDemerest
- Holly FieldsMorgana
- Paul JohanssonGregory
- Bokeem WoodbineFarralon
- Carlos LeonWebber
- Robert LaSardoGries
- Oleg VidovOsip
- Tommy Lister Jr.Tillaver
- Chris WeberEric
- Al FosterSecurity Guard #1