Wish Upon Apr 2026

“It won’t do much for grown-ups, but a camp slumber-party classic is born.” Rotten Tomatoes

“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 Wish Upon

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" “It won’t do much for grown-ups, but a

Critics and audiences are sharply divided, but even the negative reviews often highlight its entertainment value. Perspectives on "Wish Upon" Critics and audiences are

: Critics from Variety and Red Letter Media have highlighted the film as a modern masterpiece of inadvertent charm.

“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