“Wish Upon is neither scary nor original, but its fundamental flaws as a horror movie may make it destination viewing for after-midnight camp genre enthusiasts.” Rotten Tomatoes
: Critics from Variety and Red Letter Media have highlighted the film as a modern masterpiece of inadvertent charm. Wish Upon
“It won’t do much for grown-ups, but a camp slumber-party classic is born.” Rotten Tomatoes “Wish Upon is neither scary nor original, but
The 2017 supernatural horror film Wish Upon has become a cult favorite, not for being a masterpiece of terror, but for its unintentional comedy and "so bad it's good" reputation . Directed by John R. Leonetti, the movie is often described as a campy mashup of Final Destination and The Monkey's Paw , featuring a protagonist whose wishes for popularity and money lead to increasingly ridiculous accidental deaths. Perspectives on "Wish Upon" Leonetti, the movie is often described as a
Critics and audiences are sharply divided, but even the negative reviews often highlight its entertainment value.