Wishmaster/Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies

Wishmaster 1 & 2 / Movies

Overview

Artisan's double feature Wishmaster / Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies, about the evil nature of wishes, includes both films, one a special edition and the other a basic, bare-bones edition. Both movies are presented in anamorphic widescreen and look very good. The original Wishmaster tends to look much more clear than the second film, though both transfers are basically clean and crisp. The audio presentation includes Dolby Digital 5.1 for both films. The music, effects, and dialogue are clean and presentable, with the original utilizing the rear speakers more than the sequel. Wishmaster includes some promising extra features, including a very enlightening commentary track by director Robert Kurtzman, second unit director Greg Nicataro, and screenwriter Peter Atkins. The track is light, though tends to lean more towards the technical side of the film's history and production. Also included on Wishmaster is a very informative half-hour documentary on the making of the film, featuring interviews with director Robert Kurtzman, actor Andrew Divoff (who plays the evil wish-granting Djinn), and special effects supervisor Tom Rainone. Finally, an international and domestic theatrical trailer is included (full frame), as well as production notes and cast and crew information. The Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies extra features consist solely of an anamorphic theatrical trailer, as well as the typical production notes and cast and crew information found on most discs. Wishmaster 2 was not half as popular as its predecessor, so the exclusion of multiple extra features is not surprising. Overall, this is a very nice package from Artisan featuring two gory films that should delight hardcore horror fans.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/02/2002
UPC:	0012236114109
Original Release:	0000
Source:	LIONSGATE - 600000-AEC LGE
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Sales rank:	21,527

Special Features

16:9 widescreen version; 5.1 Dolby Digital audio; Digitally mastered; Animated interactive menus; Scene access; Theatrical teaser and trailer; Director's commentary track; Documentary; Behind-the-scenes footage; Trailer; Production notes; Cast and crew information

Scene Index

Side #1 -- Wishmaster
0. Jump to a Scene
1. Wishmaster [2:53]
2. The Djinn [4:41]
3. Ahura Mazda [1:54]
4. Regal Auctions [3:28]
5. The Flaw [4:00]
6. Rebirth [5:41]
7. Cancer [4:01]
8. Nightmares [3:43]
9. Investigation [3:16]
10. Face Off [3:58]
11. Greek Tragedy [1:39]
12. Mannequin [3:39]
13. Research [2:30]
14. 100 Times More Valuable [4:56]
15. Rules of the Game [5:43]
16. A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing [5:17]
17. Gemworld [5:11]
18. Escape [3:21]
19. The Party [4:02]
20. Unfinished Business [2:07]
21. Killer Artwork [2:29]
22. "Make Your Wish" [4:15]
23. Second Chance [2:22]
24. End Credits [4:32]
0. Documentary Jump to a Scene
1. Wicked Wishes [4:56]
2. Andrew Divoff [7:14]
3. Visual Effects [6:02]
4. Fire [6:28]
Side #2 -- Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies
0. Scene Index
1. Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies [4:23]
2. An Offer [2:06]
3. "Freeze!" [3:17]
4. Sorrow [1:02]
5. Questions and Answers [1:59]
6. Pleading Guilty [1:25]
7. No Bars Can Hold Him [3:24]
8. Seeking Comfort [3:20]
9. Inmate Wishes [2:53]
10. Lawyer Pains [2:54]
11. "Fulfill the Prophecy" [4:23]
12. Doing Business [2:15]
13. Prison Visit [2:56]
14. Getting Wasted [4:17]
15. Web Search [1:11]
16. The Djinn Is Free [1:34]
17. Seeing for Himself [2:49]
18. Collect 1001 Souls [3:32]
19. Purifying Her Soul [2:18]
20. Dance Partner [3:31]
21. Evil Escapes [1:16]
22. Celebration [3:18]
23. True Face [5:31]
24. Praying for Strength [2:32]
25. Confrontation [2:08]
26. "Best of Luck" [1:53]
27. Passion [1:57]
28. Claiming Souls [3:01]
29. Three Wishes Left [3:34]
30. The Djinn's World [3:05]
31. Casino Mayhem [3:49]
32. Releasing the Souls [4:09]
33. Back in the Stone [:31]
34. End Credits [3:28]

Menu

Side #1 -- Wishmaster
   Play Movie
   Play Documentary
   Special Features
      5.1 Dolby Digital
      2.0 Audio Commentary (Director Robert Kurtzman)
      Domestic Teaser
      International Trailer
      Cast & Crew
         Tammy Lauren as Alexandra Amberson
         Andrew Divoff as The Djinn/Nathaniel Demerest
         Robert Englund as Raymond Beaumont
         Tony Todd as Johnny Valentine
         Kane Hodder as Merritt's Guard
         Robert Kurtzman - Director
      Production Notes
Side #2 -- Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies
   Cast Notes
      Andrew Divoff
      Holly Fields
      Paul Johansson
      Bokeem Woodbine
      Tommy "Tiny" Lister
   Play Movie
   Play Trailer
   Production Notes