Released on , Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies is a direct-to-video supernatural horror sequel directed by Jack Sholder . It features the return of Andrew Divoff as the Djinn, who must collect 1,001 souls before granting three final wishes to the one who woke him to unleash his race upon the Earth. 🎬 Production & Release
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies remains the high-water mark of the franchise. It was followed by the dismal Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell (2001) and Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fulfilled (2002), both of which recast the Djinn and abandoned the dark humor that made the first two films work. Wishmaster 2- Evil Never Dies
in Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies , a 1999 sequel that leans harder into the dark irony and "be careful what you wish for" horror that made the original a cult favorite. While many direct-to-video sequels of the late 90s fell flat, this installment remains a standout for fans of practical effects and supernatural slashers. The Plot: Be Careful What You Wish For Released on , Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies
Director Jack Sholder (who also directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 ) brings a twisted sense of humor to the kill scenes. The film is famous for its literal interpretations of wishes, including: It was followed by the dismal Wishmaster 3:
For fans of the genre, Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies serves as a perfect time capsule of late-90s horror—campy, creative, and undeniably fun.
Morgana, plagued by supernatural visions of the Djinn's activities, seeks help from Father Gregory
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies is a serviceable horror sequel that delivers on gore and the villain’s charisma but fails to recapture the atmospheric dread and narrative coherence of the original. Its direct-to-video origins are evident, yet for fans of late-’90s practical effects and Andrew Divoff’s iconic Djinn, the film remains a guilty pleasure. It stands as a middle chapter that maintains the franchise’s core concept without significantly expanding it.