: The final twist is widely described as both shocking and hilariously bad, with some viewers calling it the funniest part of the movie. Wish Upon | Rotten Tomatoes

“Wish Upon is neither scary nor original, but its fundamental flaws as a horror movie may make it destination viewing for after-midnight camp genre enthusiasts.” Rotten Tomatoes

: One of the most-cited highlights is the protagonist wishing her father (played by Ryan Phillippe) would stop being "lame," which results in him becoming a suave, sax-playing jazz enthusiast .

“Wish Upon has the thematic depth of a doorstop. ... The prolonged death scenes are treated like a chore... there’s just no spark.” Film Inquiry · 8 years ago

“It won’t do much for grown-ups, but a camp slumber-party classic is born.” Rotten Tomatoes