Wish Upon

Name: Wish Upon
Genre: Thriller, Fantasy, Horror
Released: July 14, 2017
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 32
Cast: Alexander Nunez, Daniela Barbosa, Elisabeth Röhm, Joey King, Josephine Langford

2017

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 24 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 186 Ratings

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Broad Green Pictures | Release Date: July 14, 2017 | PG-13

Starring: Alexander Nunez, Daniela Barbosa, Elisabeth Röhm, Joey King, Josephine Langford, Ki Hong Lee, Mitchell Slaggert, Ryan Phillippe, Shannon Purser, Sydney Park

Summary: 17-year-old Clare Shannon (Joey King) is barely surviving the hell that is high school, along with her friends Meredith (Sydney Park) and June (Shannon Purser). So when her dad (Ryan Phillippe) gifts her an old music box with an inscription that promises to grant the owner's wishes, she thinks there is nothing to lose. Clare makes her first17-year-old Clare Shannon (Joey King) is barely surviving the hell that is high school, along with her friends Meredith (Sydney Park) and June (Shannon Purser). So when her dad (Ryan Phillippe) gifts her an old music box with an inscription that promises to grant the owner's wishes, she thinks there is nothing to lose. Clare makes her first wish and, to her surprise, it comes true. Before long, she finally has it all: money, popularity and her dream boy. Everything seems perfect - until the people closest to her begin dying in gruesome and twisted ways. Now, with blood on her hands, Clare has to get rid of the box, before it costs her and everyone she loves the ultimate price. … Expand

Director: John R. Leonetti

Genre(s): Thriller, Fantasy, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 90 min

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Empire Kim Newman

Jul 31, 2017

A little reticent in gore gimmicks for the Final Destination crowd, but considered as a middle school between Goosebumps and Clive Barker, it’s just the haunted lottery ticket. Read full review

Randy Cordova

Jul 13, 2017

The makers of Wish Upon must love the “Final Destination” films, because they perfectly mimic the style, which is alternately nerve-wracking and slightly silly. Read full review

Alex Welch

Jul 13, 2017

Wish Upon is the successor to the Final Destination franchise that no one asked for. Read full review

Sandie Angulo Chen

Jul 13, 2017

Beyond middle-schoolers, it’s unclear who would enjoy this derivative, cliche-filled exercise in horror lite. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Matt Zoller Seitz

Jul 13, 2017

Wish Upon is another one of those movies that would be memorable if it were a lot better or a lot worse. Read full review

Tom Seymour

Jul 14, 2017

Wish Upon claims to be based on the classic 1902 supernatural short story "The Monkey's Paw." In reality, it’s a mix of "Mean Girls," "Final Destination" and the "Insidious" franchise, the latter on which director John R. Leonetti worked as a cinematographer. You'll be wishing you were watching any of those other films. Read full review

IndieWire Eric Kohn

Jul 13, 2017

Fortunately, you don’t need to wish for better versions of the movie experience Wish Upon calls to mind; they exist, and deserve repeat viewings far more than Wish Upon deserves one. Read full review

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alex1978

Jul 14, 2017

It was such a fun film to watch, although not scary it was tense and comedic in just the right places. It's the perfect mix between final destination and mean girls

35 of 38 users found this helpful353

Rialto

Aug 13, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wish Upon has deft scares & a storyline that is similar to Final Destination. However the movie is thrilling, surprising & enthralling, B+.… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

Kiosk80

Sep 17, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In the vein of Drag me to Hell

I don't know why this has such low ratings on IMDb, I gave it an 8. I'm a real horror buff and have seen most so I don't rate movies lightly.

Similar in concept to Drag me to Hell, I was riveted to the screen for the whole movie. Great story, great acting, and extremely entertaining. Not too much gore but many thrills to be found in this excellent tale. Do not miss!… Expand

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Jul 14, 2021

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gamedevilbee

Sep 24, 2018

พอไปได้ดูรู้สึกว่า ก็โอเคดี สนุกดีพอรับได้
สิ่งที่ชอบคือการแสดงของ Joey King มาก นางเล่นดีมาก
ยิ่งองค์ท้ายของหนังนางจัดเต็มมาก ตัวหนังก็มีความลุ้นระทึกสไตล์ Final Destination (Movie) แต่...เสียดายหนังมันได้เรท PG-13 มันเลยไม่โหดสะใจ ไม่น่าจดจำเท่าไร ง่ายๆไม่สยองแต่ลุ้นดี ให้ผ่านๆ อ๋อลืมบอกพอไปได้ดูรู้สึกว่า ก็โอเคดี สนุกดีพอรับได้
สิ่งที่ชอบคือการแสดงของ Joey King มาก นางเล่นดีมาก
ยิ่งองค์ท้ายของหนังนางจัดเต็มมาก ตัวหนังก็มีความลุ้นระทึกสไตล์ Final Destination (Movie) แต่...เสียดายหนังมันได้เรท PG-13 มันเลยไม่โหดสะใจ ไม่น่าจดจำเท่าไร ง่ายๆไม่สยองแต่ลุ้นดี ให้ผ่านๆ
อ๋อลืมบอก ผกก.คนเดียวกับ แอนนาเบล ภาคแรกที่แอดดูไม่จบเพราะน่าเบื่อมากกกกกกกกกก แต่เรื่องนี้เขาพัฒนาให้เล่ากระซับขี้น เพิ่มชีนลุ้นนิดๆ เพิ่งแค่ยังไม่สุดเท่านั้นเอง

ถึงแม้คนอื่นจะบ่านว่าเป็นหนังโง่ๆ แต่...สำหรับผมกลับได้อะไรกลับมาจากหลังดูเยอะเลย… Expand

4 of 8 users found this helpful44

Movie3

Jul 15, 2018

This wasn't really a horror movie, since they kept mixing teen drama into the mix which didn't feel right to me. And I hate how this movie ended. But it's not the worst movie in the world either...

0 of 6 users found this helpful06

BrianMcCritic

Oct 10, 2017

A second rate knock off of the Final Destination franchise. As someone who really doesn't like that franchise it tells you how awful Wish Upon is. Plus the characters in this film are all awful especially the lead character who's selfishness goes to a whole new level. Everyone should wishA second rate knock off of the Final Destination franchise. As someone who really doesn't like that franchise it tells you how awful Wish Upon is. Plus the characters in this film are all awful especially the lead character who's selfishness goes to a whole new level. Everyone should wish this film away from their television. F… Expand

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