Ginger Snaps

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Ginger Snaps

2000

1h 48m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger (Katharine Isabelle) and Brigitte (Emily Perkins), in the mindless suburban town of Bailey Downs. On the night of Ginger's first period, she is savagely attacked by a wild creature. Ginger's wounds miraculously heal, but something is not quite right. Now Brigitte must save her sister and save herself.

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The strong female cast and biting satire of teenage life makes Ginger Snaps far more memorable than your average werewolf movie -- or teen flick.

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Leah Pickett

Chicago Reader

Sep 25, 2018

The sharp feminist narrative makes up for the admirable but underwhelming werewolf makeup and other practical effects.

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Scott Tobias

AV Club

Oct 7, 2013

A smart, resourceful, and wickedly funny teen-horror film that reinvents the werewolf myth as a potent metaphor for pubescent angst and humiliation.

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Derek Elley

Variety

Sep 24, 2007

A quietly subversive my-sister-is-turning-into-a-werewolf movie that doesn't wimp out at the end.

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Kyle Logan

Cultured Vultures

Feb 18, 2026

Notable for...its practical effects, the obvious parallels between puberty and becoming a werewolf, the peak 2000s...soundtrack, but what’s most memorable is that the fundamental relationship in the film is between [sisters] Brigitte and Ginger.

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Preston Barta

Denton Record-Chronicle

Oct 25, 2024

'Ginger Snaps' offers a more grounded and relatable take on the teen wolf archetype.

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Oct 23, 2024

4/5

The film’s legacy is rightly tied to its themes about womanhood and puberty, but what makes it a gripping watch is its raw and authentic story about two strongly written and aptly performed characters.

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Neil

Oct 14, 2026

Love the late 90s early 00s aesthetic it’s a bonafide cult classic

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Bruce F

@MoralMaster 1 day ago

Top tier great camera work,music score,and acting everything about this movie is phenomenal never gets old perfect b grade horror I watch it every Halloween amazing main characters and the mom was absolutely top notch

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K A

@RT80314074 2 days ago

Hard to get through, but it has its moments.

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Ian S

@FuggyWugginshyre Oct 13, 2026

A great teenage werewolf flick! Not exceptionally scary but quite a fun watch. Good practical effects and makeup.

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3V3RYTH!NG_MVST_R0T T

@RT88497079 Aug 9, 2026

This is my favorite movie of all time I've watched it so many times and still love it and can't get enough of it at all. I'd say this is top 3 on my favorite movies ever. It's really good if you enjoy horror and gore!!

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Jesus B

@RT71254475 Apr 21, 2026

Una película de inicios del 2000 con muy buen elenco. Actrices ejemplares con unos personajes increíbles, eccéntricos y bastante poco comunes, un buen guión, diálogos bien pensados y una temática obscura. Es una película increíble con efectos especiales y maquillaje que considero buenos para la época. Avanza muy bien hasta que llega a un punto donde parece que ha perdido el ritmo y se mantiene así hasta el final, tal vez sea el motivo de las bajas calificaciones. Aún así, creo que es una película muy entretenida y la recomiendo especialmente para aquellos que como a mí, nos encantan las historias de hombres lobos.

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Synopsis

The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger (Katharine Isabelle) and Brigitte (Emily Perkins), in the mindless suburban town of Bailey Downs. On the night of Ginger's first period, she is savagely attacked by a wild creature. Ginger's wounds miraculously heal, but something is not quite right. Now Brigitte must save her sister and save herself.

Director: John Fawcett
Producer: Karen Lee Hall, Steven Hoban
Screenwriter: John Fawcett, Karen Walton, Karen Walton
Distributor: UNAPIX Entertainment
Production Co: Lions Gate Entertainment, Walter Pictures, Oddbod Productions Inc., TVA International, Copper Heart Entertainment
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 21, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $27.1K
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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