Viewers may find some marginal entertainment in the Wishmaster series' fourth entry; which attempts to cast its perverse anti-hero; the Djinn; in a sympathetic light. However; silly plot developments and childish splatter effects undo whatever interest is generated by the premise. This time around; the Djinn is summoned by a woman whose boyfriend was crippled in an accident. He assumes the form of her lawyer and offers her the standard three wishes; two of which bring her a healthy settlement and a boost to her sex life. However; the Djinn?s generosity comes with a price: when he grants the third wish; more Djinn will be released from Hell to bring destruction to Earth. But in order to do this; he must make the woman love his true form (a horned demon). This nominally intriguing idea is bungled at every turn by hamfisted scripting and performances; making Wishmaster 4 a must-see for series completists only. --Paul Gaita