The Return of the Djinn: Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999)
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies, directed by Jack Sholder and written by Peter Atkins, is a supernatural horror sequel that revisits the chilling lore of the malevolent Djinn. Released in 1999, the film continues the dark saga of a wish-granting entity whose promises come with deadly consequences.
The story begins with a botched robbery at a museum, during which a centuries-old opal is accidentally unleashed. Inside lies the Djinn (played once again by Andrew Divoff), a malevolent being whose sole purpose is to grant three wishes to the one who awakens himโonly to twist those desires into nightmares. This time, the Djinn sets his sights on Morgana, one of the robbers, as his chosen “waker.”
Haunted by her guilt over the robbery and the supernatural chaos that follows, Morgana seeks redemption and answers. The Djinn, meanwhile, continues his reign of terror, collecting souls to fuel his ultimate goal: opening a portal for his fellow Djinn to invade Earth. With the stakes higher than ever, Morgana must confront both her inner demons and the unstoppable force she has unwittingly released.
Packed with dark humor, grotesque special effects, and a unique take on wish fulfillment gone wrong, Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies stays true to its roots as a cult horror series. While critics were divided on the sequel, fans of the genre appreciated its commitment to delivering twisted scares and exploring the unsettling power of desires.