: A defense attorney wishes that his client could "walk." The Djinn obliges by making the inmate physically walk out of the room, but forces the lawyer to contort and disintegrate into a horrific mess.
Taking over the directorial reins from special effects maestro Robert Kurtzman was Jack Sholder. Sholder was already a veteran of the horror genre, having directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) and the sci-fi cult hit The Hidden (1987). Wishmaster 2- Evil Never Dies
Divoff returns as the Djinn, delivering menacing, Shakespearean-level dialogue with dark charisma. His ability to shift from charming to terrifying in a single line is a standout feature. : A defense attorney wishes that his client could "walk
The production had an estimated budget of approximately $2.5 million . Plot Overview Plot Overview Fans appreciate the film for exactly
Fans appreciate the film for exactly what it is: a fast-paced, unpretentious late-90s horror flick that maximizes its unique premise. It represents the end of an era for practical effects before CGI completely dominated the genre. While two more sequels followed ( Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell and Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy ), they lacked Divoff's involvement and failed to capture the wicked charm of the second installment.
Taking over a franchise is a difficult task, but Jack Sholder brought unique genre experience to the table. Having directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 , Sholder was no stranger to handling a supernatural boogeyman with shifting rules.