Made for significantly less than the first film, the sequel embraces B-movie energy. Some effects are less polished, but that adds to its cult charm for fans of ’90s direct-to-video horror.
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Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies RELEASE YEAR: 1999 GENRE: Supernatural Horror / Fantasy DIRECTOR: Jack Sholder STARRING: Andrew Divoff, Holly Fields, Paul Johansson.
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A central theme of the movie is that the Djinn does not always fulfill wishes to the exact letter in which they are requested, but rather in a way that causes maximum suffering.
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The 1999 horror film "Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies" is a sequel to the moderately successful 1997 film "Wishmaster," which itself was inspired by the classic horror movie "Dreamscape" (1984). While the first film received mixed reviews, the sequel attempts to build upon the mythology and lore established in the original, with a more focused narrative and intense scares. Despite its limitations, "Wishmaster 2" has carved out a niche for itself within the horror genre, appealing to fans of supernatural thrillers.
, a priest and her former lover. Together, they research occult lore to find a way to banish the creature. Morgana undergoes a "purification" ritual involving self-mutilation to strengthen her resolve against the Djinn’s influence.
A prisoner wishing to "go right through those bars" is violently compressed and pulled through the narrow gaps of his cell door, resulting in a gory, liquefied demise.
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