The Wisher(2002)
You'll wish it was just a nightmare...
The Wisher Synopsis
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.
The Wisher (2002) is a horror film directed by Gavin Wilding, released on May 31, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Liane Balaban, Ron Silver, Drew Lachey and Siri Baruc. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Gavin Wilding
- Writers:
- Ellen Cook
- Producers:
- Carmen Bonnic, Mark Reid
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Dobrescu
- Composer:
- Chris Ainscough
- Production:
- Screen Media Films, Wisher Productions Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Wisher (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Wisher before you stream it.
The Wisher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liane Balaban
as Mary
Ron Silver
as Campbell
Drew Lachey
as Brad
Siri Baruc
as Debbie
- Billy Morton
Billy Morton
as Earl
Wendy Anderson
as Kelly Ryan
- Iain MacLean
Iain MacLean
as Jake Ryan
- Ariel Bastian
Ariel Bastian
as Beth Ryan
Jared Van Snellenberg
as Shane Underwood
Andrea Runge
as Kara Genero
- Rob van Meenen
Rob van Meenen
as Jimmy Winters
Melissa Repka
as Mandy Newbel
Key crew
Directed by Gavin Wilding, written by Ellen Cook, produced by Carmen Bonnic and Mark Reid.
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The Wisher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 31 ratings.
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The Wisher – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wisher online?
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The Wisher (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wisher?
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The main cast of The Wisher (2002) includes Liane Balaban, Ron Silver, Drew Lachey, Siri Baruc and Billy Morton. The film was directed by Gavin Wilding. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wisher released?
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The Wisher was released on May 31, 2002 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Wisher worth watching?
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The Wisher (2002) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wisher?
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Yes. The official The Wisher trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.