

The Wisher
2002-05-31 · 90 min · ★ 4.6
Mary is a horror-movie junkie whose obsession is out of control, leading her over-protective father to ban her from seeing scary flicks. But when she and her friends sneak out to see a film called The Wisher, its creepy antagonist seems to escape into her life and make her darkest desires come true.
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- Directors
- Gavin Wilding
- Production companies
- Screen Media Films, Wisher Productions Inc.
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Liane BalabanMary
Ron SilverCampbell
Drew LacheyBrad
Siri BarucDebbie
Wendy AndersonKelly Ryan
Jared Van SnellenbergShane Underwood
Andrea RungeKara Genero
Melissa RepkaMandy NewbelTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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