

There were elements that left me scratching my head but nothing that wasn't forgivable. If you like alternative horror that doesn't rely on a dude with a knife, ghosts, big scary monsters or demonic themes then this may well be for you.

I find Joey King very likeable, not only the fact that she's adorable but she's a competent actress with hopefully a great career ahead of her and it's about time Phillippe returned to form. It's a well constructed, suitably paced movie with a fantastic cast and more than a sprinkle of good ideas. Thankfully I like that old tale so was excited to see what new twists they brought to the table, and quite frankly I walked away happy though some influence came from Final Destination (2000) as well. Starring the adorable Joey King alongside Ryan Phillippe and Elisabeth Rohm it's an original piece, though clearly influenced by the classic tale of the monkeys paw.

Wish Upon is a horror tale that tells the story of a mysterious Chinese music box that grants seven wishes, but at a price.
