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***Melancholy, foul (but amusing) werewolf flick in the suburbs of Toronto with Katharine Isabelle***
Two Goth-ish sisters in the burbs of Ontario are outcasts at their school and obsessed with death. Redhead Ginger (Katharine Isabelle) ...
Ginger Snaps
2000Movie108 minEnglish
The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger and Brigitte, 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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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Google Users75%
Director: John Fawcett•Genres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller
Plot Summary
Two death-obsessed teenage sisters, Ginger and Brigitte Fitzgerald, are attacked by a werewolf on the night of Ginger's first period. Ginger survives the attack, but soon begins to undergo a terrifying and painful transformation into a werewolf, while Brigitte tries to find a cure before her sister's transformations become irreversible.
Critical Reception
Ginger Snaps was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its blend of werewolf horror and dark humor, as well as its exploration of female adolescence. While not a commercial success upon its initial release, it has since gained a significant cult following.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its clever subversion of werewolf tropes.
- Applauded for its dark humor and exploration of puberty as a metaphor for transformation.
- Noted for strong performances from its lead actresses.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's smart scripting and its unique take on the werewolf mythos, often citing the performances and the blend of horror and coming-of-age themes as particularly enjoyable.
Fun Fact
The film's makeup effects artist, Paul Jones, also worked on 'The Thing' (2011) and 'Resident Evil: Apocalypse'.
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