The Wisher
“You'll wish it was just a nightmare...”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Wisher (2002) - Original Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-07
Top Cast
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Liane Balaban
Mary
Ron Silver
Campbell
Drew Lachey
Brad
Siri Baruc
Debbie
Billy Morton
Earl
Wendy Anderson
Kelly Ryan
Iain MacLean
Jake Ryan
Ariel Bastian
Beth Ryan
Jared Van Snellenberg
Shane Underwood
Andrea Runge
Kara Genero
Rob van Meenen
Jimmy Winters
Melissa Repka
Mandy Newbel
Jody Peters
Driver
Levi James
Ethan
Camille Devine
Ariel
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gavin Wilding
- Screenplay & Story
- Ellen Cook
- Original Score
- Chris Ainscough
- Original Title
- The Wisher
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Screen Media Films, Wisher Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gavin Wilding
Ellen Cook
Chris Ainscough
Mark Dobrescu
Dean Evans
Robert E. Baruc, Carmen Bonnic, Mark L. Lester, Mark Reid, Gavin Wilding
Department Leadership Roster
Gavin Wilding
Director
Ellen Cook
Writer
Carmen Bonnic
Producer
Mark Reid
Producer
Chris Ainscough
Original Music Composer
Mark Dobrescu
Director of Photography
Dean Evans
Editor
Kathy McCoy
Production Design
Brenda Shenher
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wisher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wisher about?
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.
Who directed The Wisher?
The Wisher was directed by Gavin Wilding.
Who stars in The Wisher?
The principal cast of The Wisher includes Liane Balaban, Ron Silver, Drew Lachey, Siri Baruc, Billy Morton.
When was The Wisher released and how long is it?
The Wisher was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wisher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wisher was composed by Chris Ainscough.