: The film is frequently mocked for its "cringe" teenage lingo, such as the line "you dig on multi-verses," and the main character's increasingly selfish and questionable choices.

“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

“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

: 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

Critics and audiences are sharply divided, but even the negative reviews often highlight its entertainment value.

“I laughed at it, not because it’s disturbing or deliberately hilarious, but because the movie seems blissfully unaware of what it wants to do...” Roger Ebert · 8 years ago Notable Moments & Criticism