10 Movies & Shows Similar to Wish Upon (2017)

Description: Similar to 'Wish Upon' (2017), 'The Craft' explores themes of supernatural consequences stemming from desires and wishes. Both films involve young protagonists dabbling in forces beyond their control, leading to dire outcomes. The dark, coming-of-age horror elements and the focus on female leads navigating supernatural powers make them thematically aligned.

Fact: 'The Craft' was inspired by real Wiccan practices, and the filmmakers consulted with practicing Wiccans to ensure authenticity. The film's iconic line 'We are the weirdos, mister' has become a cult favorite. Neve Campbell's character was originally written as a blonde, but she dyed her hair brunette for the role.

Description: 'The Possession' mirrors 'Wish Upon' in its exploration of a cursed object (a dybbuk box vs. a music box) that brings supernatural terror to a family. Both films blend family drama with horror, showing how supernatural forces exploit personal vulnerabilities.

Fact: The film is based on a supposedly true story documented in a 2004 Los Angeles Times article. The dybbuk box prop was modeled after the actual artifact from the story. Director Ole Bornedal insisted on using practical effects for most of the possession scenes.

Description: Similar to 'Wish Upon', 'Countdown' centers on a cursed object (an app instead of a music box) that predicts death and brings supernatural horror. Both films blend modern technology with ancient curses, creating a sense of inescapable doom for the protagonists.

Fact: The film was inspired by real 'death clock' apps that claim to predict lifespan. It features a cameo from horror icon Jordan Peele. The movie's demon was designed to look like a corrupted version of a classical angel.

Description: 'Ouija' shares with 'Wish Upon' the theme of a seemingly harmless object (a Ouija board vs. a music box) that brings supernatural terror. Both films follow young protagonists who ignore warnings and awaken malevolent forces, leading to a series of horrifying events. The films also emphasize the dangers of tampering with the unknown.

Fact: The film was originally planned as a found-footage movie but was changed to a traditional narrative. It was shot in just 25 days. The Ouija boards used in the film were real, not props, adding to the eerie atmosphere on set.

Description: 'Annabelle' and 'Wish Upon' both center on cursed objects that bring terror to their owners. The films share a focus on how seemingly harmless items can become conduits for evil forces, with both featuring young female protagonists facing supernatural threats tied to their personal lives.

Fact: The Annabelle doll is based on a real haunted doll kept by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film's doll was significantly altered from the real Raggedy Ann doll for a more sinister appearance. It serves as a prequel to 'The Conjuring' (2013), expanding that universe.

Description: Both 'Friend Request' and 'Wish Upon' explore the dark side of social connections (social media vs. wishes) leading to supernatural horror. The films share themes of isolation, guilt, and the terrifying consequences of seemingly benign actions in the digital age.

Fact: The film's antagonist was inspired by the legend of the Black Mirror Witch. It was one of the first mainstream horror films to focus entirely on social media horror. The visual effects team created over 300 digital corpses for the film's climactic scene.

Description: 'Unfriended' and 'Wish Upon' both feature supernatural retribution for past misdeeds, with technology and cursed objects serving as conduits for horror. The films explore themes of guilt, revenge, and the inescapability of one's actions, wrapped in a modern horror package.

Fact: The entire film takes place on a computer screen, a pioneering technique in horror. It was inspired by real-life cyberbullying cases. The actors had to perform their scenes in real-time to maintain continuity.

Description: Like 'Wish Upon', 'The Boy' features a seemingly innocent object (a doll vs. a music box) that harbors a dark secret. Both films play with expectations, starting as psychological thrillers before revealing supernatural elements. The themes of grief and hidden malevolence connect the two stories.

Fact: The doll Brahms was inspired by real-life haunted dolls like Robert the Doll. The film's twist was kept secret from most of the cast during filming. The doll's design was based on photographs of children from the early 20th century.

Description: Both 'Lights Out' and 'Wish Upon' deal with supernatural entities tied to personal trauma and family secrets. The films use horror to explore psychological themes, with the protagonists facing manifestations of their inner demons. The visual aesthetics of darkness and light play crucial roles in both movies.

Fact: The film is based on a 2013 short film of the same name by David F. Sandberg. The entire movie was shot in just 21 days. The entity 'Diana' was inspired by Sandberg's own childhood fear of the dark.

Description: Like 'Wish Upon', 'Truth or Dare' revolves around a group of friends who unknowingly unleash a supernatural curse that forces them into deadly situations. Both films blend horror with a cautionary tale about the consequences of reckless decisions, featuring a malevolent force that exploits the characters' vulnerabilities.

Fact: The film's demonic smiles were inspired by a real-life condition called 'risus sardonicus'. It was shot in just 24 days. The movie was part of Blumhouse Productions' low-budget horror strategy, costing only $