10 MORE Horror Movie Wishes That Went Horribly Wrong

10. Being Able To Speak - The Djinn

2021's low-budget supernatural horror The Djinn revolves around a mute boy, Dylan Jacobs (Ezra Dewey), who moves to a new house and discovers an old book with instructions for summoning a djinn (that is, a genie).

Even though the book flatly warns that the djinn will grant wishes to users in a way that results in unintended consequences, a desperate Dylan nevertheless wishes via sign language to finally have a voice.

Dylan certainly gets his wish granted by film's end, but it's absolutely one he ultimately comes to regret with every fiber of his being.

After surviving a night of torment at the hands of the djinn, in an attempt to test his strength of will before granting the wish, Dylan indeed gains the ability to speak, but this ability is consequently taken from his father, Michael (Rob Brownstein).

In the movie's final moments, a distraught Dylan comforts his wounded, mute father and begs the djinn to return and undo his wish.

However, with the djinn having fulfilled its duty, it returns to its book, leaving Dylan to deal with the horrific fallout of his botched wish.