Wishman
Basie is a man who collects junk and tries to make something out of it. He is also in love with Lily, a woman he has never spoken to but salutes every day. She is about to get conned out of her money by her greedy lawyer. And then there is the Genie who has lost his bottle and seeks Basie's help.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck petty criminal stumbles upon a magical lamp containing a genie. However, this genie is less interested in granting wishes and more focused on fulfilling them in the most gruesome and violent ways possible. As the criminal's wishes for wealth and revenge are twisted into deadly nightmares, he must find a way to stop the demonic entity before it consumes him and anyone else unlucky enough to cross his path.
Critical Reception
Wishman is a low-budget horror-comedy that garnered a cult following for its over-the-top gore and dark humor, though it received largely negative reviews from mainstream critics upon its release. It's often cited as a typical example of direct-to-video horror from the early 90s.
What Reviewers Say
- The film offers a unique, albeit gory, take on the classic genie tale.
- It leans heavily into its B-movie horror roots with excessive violence and campy effects.
- Fans of 'so bad it's good' horror may find enjoyment in its unpretentious, blood-soaked premise.
Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating its dark humor and creative gore, while others find it to be a low-quality, forgettable horror flick.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Kevin S. Tenney, is also known for directing the cult classic horror film 'Night of the Living Dead III' (1990) and the 'Witchtrap' series.
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