Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Wishmaster (1997)
Wishmaster
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Wishmaster (1997) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 25 | slideshow) Videos
Wishmaster (1997) -- A demonic djinn attempts to grant its owner three wishes, which will allow him to summon his brethren to earth.

Overview

User Rating:
5.2/10   5,936 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 9% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Robert Kurtzman
Writer (WGA):
Peter Atkins (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Wishmaster on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
19 September 1997 (USA) more
Genre:
Fantasy | Horror more
Tagline:
Be careful what you wish for. more
Plot:
A demonic djinn attempts to grant its owner three wishes, which will allow him to summon his brethren to earth. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
Make a Wish, but Think First more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Wes Craven's Wishmaster
more
MPAA:
Rated R for horror violence and gore, and for language.
Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Company:
Pierre David more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Many crew members, including director Robert Kurtzman (man killed by piano) had small roles in the film, some times appearing in different scenes as different characters. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the party scene, a woman wearing a green dress can be seen lying dead on the floor, a few scenes later we can see her alive and running out of the house with the crowd. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Narrator: Once, in a time before time, God breathed life into the universe. And the light gave birth to Angels. And the earth gave birth to Man. And the fire gave birth to the Djinn, creatures condemned to dwell in the void between the worlds. One who wakes a Djinn will be given three wishes. Upon the granting of the third, the unholy legions of the Djinn will be freed to rule the earth. Fear one thing in all there is... FEAR THE DJINN.
more
Movie Connections:
References The Exorcist (1973) more
Soundtrack:
Listen to the Heart more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
7 out of 11 people found the following comment useful:-
Make a Wish, but Think First, 18 May 2007
7/10
Author: Claudio Carvalho from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

In the beginning of the times, God created life into universe: light gave birth to angels, earth to men and fire to djin, creatures condemned to dwell in the void between the worlds. One who wakes a djin shall be given three wishes. Upon granting the third, an unholy legion of djins are freed through a doorway between the worlds upon the Earth. In 1127 A.D., in Persia, a sorcerer lures and traps a powerful Djinn (Andrew Divoff) in the stone of secret fire. In the present days, a drunken crane operator drops the valuable statue of Ahura Mazda over the assistant of Raymond Beaumont (Robert Englund) on the harbor, and one worker finds the huge and priceless opal red stone where Djin is seized. Alexandra Amberson (Tammy Lauren), who works in an auction house, receives the stone for evaluation and accidentally awakes Djin. The evil creature is released later, charges the stone with people souls and feeds with their fears, while chasing Alexandra to force to make three wishes and unleash the demoniac fiends upon Earth.

The gore and funny "Wishmaster" is good horror movie, with original deaths, great special effects (1997) and a refreshing story. Andrew Divoff, presently working in "Lost", is great in the role of the evil, witty and cynical Djin; the blonde Tammy Lauren performs a smart and clever character, following the Djin's advice ("- Make a wish, but think first") and luring and tricking the demon with her intelligence; and there is homage to horrors movie, with the participation of Robert "Freddy Krueger" Englund and Tony "Candyman" Todd. I have watched this film at least four times along ten years and it is still one of my favorites in the genre. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "O Mestre dos Desejos" ("The Master of the Wishes")

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Wishmaster (1997)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Genies voice reminds me...... DVDboyUK
What was the last wish?... azclunie
The bum jonathan-amar
Jack the Ripper scary_dream
Ifrit vny109-1
Structure? MMJ1979
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
La terza madre Night of the Comet Leprechaun The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Incredibles
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Fantasy section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.