Wishmaster
“Be careful what you wish for.”
Synopsis
The Djinn, having been released from his ancient prison, seeks to capture the soul of the woman who discovered him, thereby opening a portal and freeing his fellow Djinn to take over the earth.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Wishmaster (1997) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-16
Top Cast
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Angus Scrimm
Narrator (voice)
Andrew Divoff
The Djinn
Tammy Lauren
Alexandra Amberson
Robert Englund
Raymond Beaumont
Ari Barak
Zoroaster
Jake McKinnon
Skeleton Man
Greg Funk
Snake Man
Richard Assad
Persian King
Ted Raimi
Ed Finney
Dan Hicks
Customs Official
Joseph Pilato
Mickey Torelli
Tom Kendall
Etchison
John Byner
Doug Clegg
Wendy Benson-Landes
Shannon Amberson
Chris Lemmon
Nick Merritt
Tony Crane
Josh Aickman
Ashley Power Garner
Sierra (as Ashley Power)
Verne Troyer
Creature Stage #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasporto - Festival Internacional de Cinema do Porto
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 30, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.15x
+$10.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Kurtzman
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Atkins
- Original Score
- Harry Manfredini
- Original Title
- Wishmaster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.7M
- Production Studios
- Live Entertainment, Image Organization, Pierre David
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Kurtzman
Peter Atkins
Harry Manfredini
Jacques Haitkin, Jürgen Baum, Igor Meglic
David Handman
Pierre David, Clark Peterson, Noël A. Zanitsch, Wes Craven
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre David
Producer
Robert Kurtzman
Director
Peter Atkins
Screenplay
Harry Manfredini
Original Music Composer
David Handman
Editor
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Clark Peterson
Producer
Noël A. Zanitsch
Producer
Deborah Raymond
Production Design
Dorian Vernacchio
Production Design
Karyn Wagner
Costume Design
Ralph Maiers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Thomas C. Rainone
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wishmaster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wishmaster about?
The Djinn, having been released from his ancient prison, seeks to capture the soul of the woman who discovered him, thereby opening a portal and freeing his fellow Djinn to take over the earth.
Who directed Wishmaster?
Wishmaster was directed by Robert Kurtzman.
Who stars in Wishmaster?
The principal cast of Wishmaster includes Angus Scrimm, Andrew Divoff, Tammy Lauren, Robert Englund, Ari Barak.
When was Wishmaster released and how long is it?
Wishmaster was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wishmaster?
Wishmaster had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $15.7M at the worldwide box office (3.15 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Wishmaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wishmaster was composed by Harry Manfredini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wishmaster?
Wishmaster holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).