What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedWish Upon
John R. Leonetti · Film · 2017
If you loved Wish Upon, start with Three Evil Wishes (R.L. Stine, 2012) — a book on the same thread. Below: 3 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Wish Upon across media.
If the moral decay of Wish Upon hooked you, you will appreciate these stories exploring the deadly consequences of wielding forbidden, supernatural power.
Books on the same thread
Three Evil Wishes
R.L. Stine · Book · 2012
Explores: Beware of what you wish for, Sibling rivalry, Ancient curses.
Like the cursed music box in Wish Upon, the genie in this story proves that obtaining your deepest desires through ancient artifacts inevitably leads to a devastating price.
Gifts
Ursula K. Le Guin · Book · 2004
Explores: magical abilities, inherited power, moral responsibility.
Much like the protagonist of Wish Upon, you will find a dark reflection of moral responsibility and the corrupting weight of inherited power in this haunting fantasy narrative.
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1
Gege Akutami · Book
Shares a thread with Wish Upon: supernatural horror.
The discovery of a dangerous item in Wish Upon mirrors the life-altering mistake made here, where the unsealing of a cursed object forces the characters into a monstrous reality.
Series on the same thread
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Joss Whedon · Series · 1997
Explores: Coming of Age, Good vs Evil, Female Empowerment.
If you enjoyed the teen drama mixed with supernatural threats in Wish Upon, you will appreciate this classic tale of a young girl forced to battle encroaching darkness.
Death Note
Series · 2006
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, God Complex, Justice vs. Evil.
The central hook of Wish Upon—a life-changing object that demands a deadly sacrifice—is explored with even greater psychological complexity and moral ambiguity in this intense supernatural thriller.
Stranger Things
Ross Duffer · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Wish Upon: Supernatural Horror.
This series captures the same feeling of supernatural dread found in Wish Upon, focusing on how a small group of teenagers navigates a world filled with terrifying, hidden forces.
JUJUTSU KAISEN
Series · 2020
Explores: Cursed Objects, Exorcism, High School Sorcerers.
Similar to the way a cursed object dictates the fate of the lead character in Wish Upon, this story follows a student whose life is permanently altered by consuming darkness.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
These audio dramas echo the bite-sized, suspenseful moral cautionary tales found in Wish Upon, delivering quick, cinematic explorations of the human condition and the dark consequences of our choices.
MALIKMATA
Podcast
Shares a thread with Wish Upon: Supernatural Horror.
These horror stories lean into the same supernatural dread you felt in Wish Upon, grounding their chilling encounters in a cultural context that makes every ominous choice feel weightier.
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Common questions
Is Wish Upon a supernatural thriller?
Wish Upon is a 2017 film directed by John R. Leonetti. The plot centers on a teenage girl who discovers a magical box that grants wishes but requires a deadly price in return, placing it firmly within the supernatural horror genre.
What is the central premise of Wish Upon?
The story of Wish Upon follows a teenage girl who finds a mysterious box possessing magical powers. While the box grants her desires, every wish comes with a deadly consequence, forcing her to deal with the lethal price of her newfound fortune.
Who directed the movie Wish Upon?
Wish Upon was directed by John R. Leonetti. Released in 2017, the film focuses on the dangerous consequences faced by a teenage girl after she acquires a magical box that exacts a deadly toll for every wish it grants.
Does Wish Upon involve a magical object?
Yes, the plot of Wish Upon revolves entirely around a magical box discovered by a teenage girl. The central conflict of the film is that the box provides magical powers but demands a deadly price from those who use it.