The Final Wish
The Final Wish

The Final Wish

2019Movie95 minEnglish

Following the passing of his father, Aaron Hammond returns to his hometown to help his devastated mother and to confront his past demons. Sifting through his father’s belongings, Aaron comes upon a mysterious item that is far more than it seems.

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IMDb4.6/10
Google Users58%
Director: Timothy Woodward Jr.Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, Aaron, is devastated by the death of his father. While sorting through his father's belongings, he discovers a mysterious urn containing his father's ashes. He soon learns that the urn contains a dark secret and that his father's final wish was to be resurrected, drawing Aaron into a terrifying supernatural ordeal.

Critical Reception

The Final Wish received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmosphere and Lin Shaye's performance, but many criticizing its predictable plot and slow pacing. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the supernatural elements and scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric dread and suspenseful moments.
  • Lin Shaye's performance as the mysterious matriarch was a standout for many.
  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and a lack of originality in its horror tropes.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent horror flick with some genuinely creepy moments, particularly enjoying the supernatural premise and the performance of Lin Shaye. However, many felt the plot was too formulaic and the pacing could have been tighter.

Fun Fact

Actress Lin Shaye, known for her roles in the Insidious franchise, plays a pivotal and mysterious role in 'The Final Wish', adding a familiar face to the horror genre for fans.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Horror movies used to have fun tropes. Not they have boring as hell tropes, even when the plot is about a little hell of its own. It's a slow burner that never picks up and the kind of film where the scares are too few and far between to...