Wishmaster

• Horror
• Fantasy

A darkly inventive horror-fantasy, *Wishmaster* deviates sharply from wish-fulfillment tropes, presenting a cynical djinn whose granted wishes enact terrifying, literal interpretations with gruesome consequences. The film embraces practical effects over CGI, delivering a visceral and often absurd spectacle as the ancient entity manipulates desires into deadly traps, focusing on the escalating panic and darkly comedic irony of each twisted outcome. Protagonist Wendy Benson-Landes finds herself battling not for a hopeful outcome, but for survival against a creature who views humanity with disdain, driven by a relentless desire to unleash his brethren upon the world. What begins as individual torment evolves into a race against apocalyptic destruction, fueled by human weakness and the djinn’s ingenious cruelty.