“Be careful what you wish for… the Djinn is back, and he’s taking no prisoners.”
) accidentally awakens the Djinn by chipping the fire opal he calls home. This time, the Djinn needs to collect 1,001 souls
Even Sholder himself has expressed mixed feelings about the final product. In a later interview, he reflected, . Wishmaster 2- Evil Never Dies
Despite its strengths, "Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies" is not without its limitations. Some critics argue that the film's R-rated gore and violence overshadow its more thoughtful themes, detracting from the overall impact. Additionally, the movie's climax, while intense, feels somewhat rushed and convenient.
For years, dismissed by critics as a sloppy B-movie cash grab, Wishmaster 2 has undergone a significant reevaluation. Today, horror fans and cult cinema enthusiasts recognize it as the peak of the franchise’s gonzo energy. The subtitle says it all: Evil Never Dies . But in this case, neither does the fun. “Be careful what you wish for… the Djinn
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies is often cited by fans as the last truly great entry in the series. The subsequent sequels, Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell (2001) and Wishmaster: The Prophecy Fulfilled (2002), replaced Andrew Divoff with a different actor and are widely considered major steps down in quality. The original film and its sequel were eventually collected in a Blu-ray box set, solidifying their status as a cult horror franchise.
Reprising his role from the original movie, Andrew Divoff returns as Nathaniel Demerest/The Djinn, solidifying his performance as a cornerstone of 90s horror villains. The Plot: A New Set of Wishes Despite its strengths, "Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies"
Released in 1999, Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies bypassed theaters and headed straight to video shelves. Written and directed by Jack Sholder ( A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge ), the film leaned heavily into dark humor, logic-defying wish fulfillment, and a change of scenery that took the Djinn from high-society art galas to the prison yard. Decades later, Wishmaster 2 stands as a definitive artifact of straight-to-video '99 horror: cheesy, wildly imaginative, and anchored by a legendary villainous performance. From Gallery to Gridiron: The Plot
Approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes (186 minutes combined).
Released directly to VHS and DVD in the spring of 1999, Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies arrived at the peak of the video rental boom. For horror fans browsing the shelves of Blockbuster or Hollywood Video, the striking cover art and the promise of unrated gore made it an instant rental favorite.