The Wisher
2002, English. Directed by Gavin Wilding.
You'll wish it was just a nightmare...
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 31 May 2002
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Ellen Cook
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How long is The Wisher?
The Wisher runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Wisher have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Wisher on?
The Wisher isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wisher?
If you liked The Wisher, try Obsession, The Town that Dreaded Sundown, Never Let Go.
Who directed The Wisher?
The Wisher (2002) was directed by Gavin Wilding and stars Liane Balaban, Ron Silver, Drew Lachey.