3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.9
Overview
During a failed art heist, the Djinn is once again liberated. This time, to complete the 1001 wishes that he needs before the final 3, he lets himself go to prison, where he starts his evil reign twisting the hopes of the prisoners. Meanwhile, the woman who set him free accidentally, Morgana, tries to find a way to stop him, aided by a young priest.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
During a failed art heist, the Djinn is once again liberated. This time, to complete the 1001 wishes that he needs before the final 3, he lets himself go to prison, where he starts his evil reign twisting the hopes of the prisoners. Meanwhile, the woman who set him free accidentally, Morgana, tries to find a way to stop him, aided by a young priest.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around supernatural evil exploiting human greed and weakness, resolved through individual heroism and self-sacrifice. Its themes are universal moral struggles rather than specific political ideologies.
The movie features some visible diversity in its supporting cast, including a prominent role for a Black actor. However, the main characters are traditionally cast, and the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, focusing instead on its supernatural horror plot.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a target of the demonic Djinn's evil, using its iconography and beliefs as a battleground for good versus evil. While the Djinn mocks Christian faith, the narrative clearly positions him as the villain, making his attacks a manifestation of his malevolence rather than a critique of the religion itself.
The film "Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on supernatural horror elements and a conflict between good and evil, without incorporating queer identities or experiences into its plot or character development.
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot and character arcs are entirely unrelated to transgender identity or experiences, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies features the return of the Djinn, who maintains his established male gender. The film introduces new main characters, none of whom are gender-swapped versions of previously established figures from the Wishmaster franchise.
This film is a sequel to an original horror franchise, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. The main antagonist is played by the same actor, and the other significant characters are new to this installment, thus lacking a prior canonical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.1
5.6
Critic Ratings
0.9
N/A
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