Wishmaster (1997): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Wishmaster is a 1997 fantasy horror film starring Ari Barak as Zoroaster, Robert Englund and Joseph Pilato. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $15.7 million worldwide. Stream it on Howdy and MovieSphere+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Live Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wishmaster About?
The premise of Wishmaster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a centuries‑old Djinn is unwittingly freed from his tomb, he obsessively pursues the woman who released him, intent on harvesting her soul. By doing so he hopes to open a portal that will unleash his fellow Djinn, allowing them to conquer the world.
Wishmaster Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- demon
- supernatural power
- wish
- wishmaster
- massacre
- persia
- magic
- immortality
- indestructibility
- genie
- first of series
- gore
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- security guard
- good versus evil
- king
- monster
- first part
- supernatural serial murder
- the monkey's paw
- cursed object
- violence
- painting
- skeleton
- gem
- independent film
- sorcerer
- pain
- tennis
- crate
- magician
- professor
- airport
- year 1127
- pawn shop
- reference to david copperfield
- gun shot to chin
- car
- u.s. car
- saturn motor vehicle
- grindhouse film
- f word
- artifact
- opal
- deity
- dock worker
- b movie
- body horror
- supernatural horror
- self referential humor
- vomiting
Where to Watch Wishmaster
Stream it on Howdy and MovieSphere+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Wishmaster Cast & Characters
Ari Barak leads the cast as Zoroaster, with Robert Englund as Raymond Beaumont and Joseph Pilato as Mickey Torelli.
- Ari Barak as Zoroaster
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Robert Englund as Raymond Beaumont - Joseph Pilato as Mickey Torelli
- Ted Raimi as Ed Finney
Also Starring in Wishmaster
· 31 more- Chris Lemmon Nick Merritt
- Tammy Lauren Alexandra Amberson
- Tony Crane Josh Aickman
- Ricco Ross Lt. Nathanson
- Jenny O'Hara Wendy Derleth
- Andrew Divoff The Djinn
- Wendy Benson-Landes Shannon Amberson
- Tony Todd Johnny Valentine
- Kane Hodder Merritt's Guard
- George 'Buck' Flower Homeless Man
- Tom Savini Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
- John Byner Doug Clegg
- Reggie Bannister Pharmacist
- Angus Scrimm Narrator (voice)
- Jean St. James Female Customer
- Verne Troyer Creature Stage #1
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- Dan Hicks Customs Official
- Robert Kurtzman Piano Wire Guy (uncredited)
- Gretchen Palmer Ariella
- Peter Liapis Pharmacy Customer #1
- Cyndi Pass Glass Woman
- Brian Klugman Medical Student
- Richard Assad Persian King
- Walter Phelan Creature Stage #2
- Jake McKinnon Skeleton Man
- Frank Nicotero Pharmacy Customer #2
- Greg Funk Snake Man
- Joe Svezia Uniformed Cop
- Tom Kendall Etchison
- Ashley Power Garner Sierra (as Ashley Power)
- Azita Azar Student with Mask
Wishmaster Plot Summary
What happens in Wishmaster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1127, a powerful djinn is chained to a Persian emperor by a single jeweled amulet. The djinn grants the emperor two wishes, then tempts him with a brutal third: to set things right. A sorcerer named Zoroaster warns that the third wish would unleash legions of djinn onto Earth. To seal the danger, he reveals a fire opal that traps the djinn inside. The tale shifts to present-day America, where a new danger awakens from the same stone.
Full summary
The whole story of Wishmaster, scene by scene
Wishmaster Box Office
Wishmaster grossed $15.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.7M
- US & Canada
- $15.7M
Wishmaster Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wishmaster.
How Well Do You Know Wishmaster?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What ancient artifact contains the imprisoned djinn?
Cars in Wishmaster
8 cars on screen, including the 1996 Saturn SL2 and the Komatsu unknown.
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1996 Saturn SL2 Important role -
Komatsu unknown Minor role -
1969 Pontiac Custom S Minor role -
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine Background role
Wishmaster Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “El amo de los deseos” and “Halálosztó”.
- Also known as
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- El amo de los deseos
- Halálosztó
- El Genio del mal
- Pacto Con El Diablo
- Wishmaster - Il signore dei desideri
- Исполнитель желаний
- Halálosztó (Halálmester)
- O Mestre dos Desejos
- Tılsım
- El senyor dels desitjos
- Władca życzeń
- 위시마스터
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- 恶魔咆哮
- วิชมาสเตอร์ ผีแตก
- O Senhor dos Desejos
- Виконавець бажань
- ウェス・クレイヴンズ ウィッシュマスター
- Vládce prokletých přání
- Quỷ Ban Điều Ước
- Le Maître du Cauchemar
- Господарят на Желанията
- 破繭天魔
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Movies Like Wishmaster
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies, Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fulfilled and The Wisher.
Wishmaster FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Wishmaster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wishmaster?
Wishmaster runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Wishmaster released?
Wishmaster was released on September 19, 1997.
Who is in the cast of Wishmaster?
Wishmaster stars Ari Barak as Zoroaster, Robert Englund as Raymond Beaumont and Joseph Pilato as Mickey Torelli, among 35 credited actors.
Where can I watch Wishmaster?
In the US, Wishmaster is streaming on Howdy, MovieSphere+ and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Wishmaster make at the box office?
Wishmaster grossed $15.7 million worldwide.
Does Wishmaster have a post-credit scene?
No. Wishmaster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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