Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999)

The evil Djinn is awakened once more, and must collect 1001 souls to begin the Apocalypse.

Director:

Jack Sholder

Writers:

Peter Atkins (based on characters created by), Jack Sholder

Stars:

Holly Fields, Chris Weber, Al Foster

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Holly Fields	...	Morgana
Chris Weber	...	Eric
Al Foster	...	Security Guard 1
Andrew Divoff	...	Demerest
Vyto Ruginis	...	Hosticka
Randy Hall	...	Cop 1
Maria Genero	...	Reporter
James Staszkiel	...	Predator (as Jimmy Staszkiel)
Paul Johansson	...	Gregory
Robert LaSardo	...	Gries
Carlos Leon	...	Webber
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister	...	Tillaver (as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
Rhino Michaels	...	Butz (as Ryan 'Rhino' Michaels)
James Kim	...	James Tiger
Simon Kim	...	Simon Tiger

Storyline

The evil Djinn is awakened by a female thief, Morgana, during a botched robbery. He takes credit for the crime, letting himself be put into prison so that he can offer twisted wishes to prisoners in return for their souls. If Morgana asks him for three wishes, then his race, the Djinn, can take over Earth, killing all humanity.

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Plot Keywords:

djinn | prison | priest | prophecy | russian mafia | 

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Taglines:

Evil Has Been Summonned...Again!

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Genres:

Fantasy | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for horror violence and gore, strong language and some sexuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

Andrew Divoff, who plays the djinn in human form in this film and in the first Wishmaster film, does not blink when his eyes are visible. He does not blink even during scenes that his eyes are visible for 2-3+ minutes.

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Goofs

The first victim of the Djinn wished he'd never been born and his wish was granted. That should mean that his girlfriend and everyone else who knew him should have their memory of him wiped clean. She should not be grieving for him.

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Quotes

Osip: What the hell kind of devil are you?

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Alternate Versions

Finnish video version is cut by 38 seconds.

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Connections

Spoofs The Lion King (1994)

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Soundtracks

Concert Hymn - Blessed is the Man
Written by Kiev-Pechersky Lavra
Performed by St. Tikhons Seminary Choir

User Reviews

Quirky horror series has redeeming comedic moments.

Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies is the second installment of the Wishmaster series. There is nothing groundbreaking or innovative in this film, it's just entertaining to watch. In the sequel to the mildly successful prequel, the Djinn is freed again from his prison and proceeds to wreak havoc on the human race. He does this by granting his victim a wish, an effective method for achieving his goal because everybody wants something. The film has it's gory glory moments, something I thought was done well. There are a few comedic moments, especially when the Djinn approaches somebody to grant them a wish. The actor who plays the Wishmaster is perfect. This guy needs more work in the horror/sci-fi field, he has a sinister look to him and an unsettling voice. If you're a fan of horror movies, give the Wishmaster series a try.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Russian

Release Date:

17 September 1999 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Evil Never Dies

Filming Locations:

435 South Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artisan Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1