The 2017 supernatural horror film Wish Upon has become a cult favorite, not for being a masterpiece of terror, but for its unintentional comedy and "so bad it's good" reputation . Directed by John R. Leonetti, the movie is often described as a campy mashup of Final Destination and The Monkey's Paw , featuring a protagonist whose wishes for popularity and money lead to increasingly ridiculous accidental deaths. Perspectives on "Wish Upon"
“Wish Upon is neither scary nor original, but its fundamental flaws as a horror movie may make it destination viewing for after-midnight camp genre enthusiasts.” Rotten Tomatoes Wish Upon
: The final twist is widely described as both shocking and hilariously bad, with some viewers calling it the funniest part of the movie. Wish Upon | Rotten Tomatoes The 2017 supernatural horror film Wish Upon has
“I laughed at it, not because it’s disturbing or deliberately hilarious, but because the movie seems blissfully unaware of what it wants to do...” Roger Ebert · 8 years ago Notable Moments & Criticism Perspectives on "Wish Upon" “Wish Upon is neither
: The film is frequently mocked for its "cringe" teenage lingo, such as the line "you dig on multi-verses," and the main character's increasingly selfish and questionable choices.
Critics and audiences are sharply divided, but even the negative reviews often highlight its entertainment value.
“It won’t do much for grown-ups, but a camp slumber-party classic is born.” Rotten Tomatoes