Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies is the direct-to-video sequel to the 1997 cult horror film Wishmaster. Directed by Jack Sholder (known for A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 and The Hidden), the film follows the ancient, malevolent djinn (genie) as he is accidentally released from his prison of carved ruby. Continuing the premise of the original, the djinn attempts to gather 1,001 souls to unleash hell on Earth, using his power to grant twisted interpretations of people’s wishes. The sequel shifts the setting from a metropolitan museum to a prison environment, but retains a heavy reliance on practical gore effects, cameos, and the iconic performance of Andrew Divoff as the Djinn.
The narrative begins during a museum heist where a statue housing the "fire opal" is shattered. The Djinn is released, proceeding to kill the thieves. The opal falls into the hands of a survivor, Morgana (Holly Fields), who unwittingly wakes the Djinn. Wishmaster 2- Evil Never Dies
True to Djinn lore, the entity must grant three wishes to the person who woke him (Morgana) to unleash his brethren upon the Earth. To hasten this process, the Djinn takes human form (as "Nathaniel Demerest") and surrenders to the police to infiltrate the penal system. He grants violent, ironic wishes to inmates and guards to harvest souls. Morgana, experiencing nightmares and realizing the danger, teams up with a priest, Father Gregory, to find a way to banish the Djinn forever. The climax involves a high-stakes encounter in a Las Vegas casino, resulting in a classic "be careful what you wish for" resolution. Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies is the direct-to-video
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999) is the second installment in the Wishmaster horror franchise, directed by Jack Sholder and written by Peter Atkins. The film continues the saga of the Djinn, a malicious wish-granting spirit whose literal twists on granted desires lead to grotesque and often lethal outcomes. The sequel shifts the setting from a metropolitan