Wish Upon

Johanna Shannon begins her day by preparing to dispose of something wrapped in a sheet. Meanwhile, her daughter Clare enjoys a bright morning riding her bicycle with their dog, Max, completely unaware of the tragedy about to unfold.

Upon returning home, Clare makes a horrific discovery that rocks her world: she finds her mother hanging in the attic. This traumatic event leads Clare into a haunting nightmare, forcing her to confront unimaginable grief as she awakens the next day.

As Clare heads to school, she encounters her Uncle August, whom her father has warned her to avoid. Her day takes an embarrassing turn when a near-accident occurs with another schoolmate, Darcie Chapman, leading to a scraped knee.

At school, Clare is mortified to see her father, Jonathan, dumpster diving for unusual items. This public spectacle adds to her feelings of embarrassment and complicates her teenage life as she struggles with her emotions.

Clare returns home to discover a mysterious music box that is said to grant wishes. Skeptical of its powers, she initially dismisses the idea, unaware of the sinister events soon to unfold as a result of this discovery.

After an intense confrontation with Darcie, Clare wishes for her to 'go rot'. Unbeknownst to her, this impulsive wish unleashes severe repercussions as Darcie begins to suffer from a mysterious ailment that intrigues and horrifies Clare.

As news of Darcie's suffering spreads, Clare is consumed by guilt, particularly after the tragic death of her dog, Max. This loss intensifies her inner turmoil as she grapples with the implications of her wish.

Driven by her complex feelings for Paul Middlebrook, Clare wishes for him to fall in love with her. To her shock, her wish comes true, but the newfound attention only serves to complicate her life further amid mounting chaos.

Tragedy strikes again with the unexpected death of Uncle August due to a freak accident. This loss prompts Clare to wish for his fortune, not realizing the painful costs her desires might carry.

As Clare inherits August's fortune, her lifestyle transforms into one of opulence, but she begins to feel increasingly detached from the realities of her own actions. The allure of wealth masks the chaos that her wishes are causing.

Clare's growing popularity is overshadowed by the increasingly bizarre and tragic fates of those around her. This spirals her into a moral crisis as she realizes the darker side of her wishes and the music box.

With the help of her friend Ryan Hui, Clare begins investigating the ominous history of the music box. They discover it has brought ruin to many, prompting Clare to reflect on her reckless use of its power.

In a desperate attempt to reverse her wishes, Clare focuses on restoring her family. However, her wish to bring back her mother leads to her father’s tragic demise, illustrating the true cost of manipulating fate.

Clare, in a frantic bid to correct her mistakes, wishes to turn back time to before the music box came into her life. This results in a critical moment that leads to a tragic accident, placing her life in jeopardy.

In a revealing after-credits scene, Ryan discovers the lingering secrets of the music box, signaling that its dark legacy continues. This leaves audiences with a chilling reminder of the consequences that greed and desire can yield.