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Wishmaster
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Wishmaster

1997 · 90 min Horror Fantasy
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

The Djinn, having been released from his ancient prison, seeks to capture the soul of the woman who discovered him, thereby opening a portal and freeing his fellow Djinn to take over the earth.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Robert Kurtzman

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Angus Scrimm

Angus Scrimm

Narrator (voice)

Andrew Divoff

Andrew Divoff

The Djinn

Tammy Lauren

Tammy Lauren

Alexandra Amberson

Robert Englund

Robert Englund

Raymond Beaumont

Ari Barak

Ari Barak

Zoroaster

Jake McKinnon

Jake McKinnon

Skeleton Man

Greg Funk

Greg Funk

Snake Man

Richard Assad

Richard Assad

Persian King

Ted Raimi

Ted Raimi

Ed Finney

Dan Hicks

Dan Hicks

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