Mimi Rogers, Katherine Isabelle, Emily Perkins

In this modern werewolf tale, sisters Ginger and Brigitte are ostracized by their town because of their morbid inclinations. Soon after being attacked by a wolf, Ginger begins to exhibit strange noctu...( read more  read more... )rnal behavior. Now Brigitte must decide whether to save herself or join Ginger in otherworldly doings.

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R, 1 hr. 49 min.

Directed by: John Fawcett

Release Date: December 31, 2000

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DVD Release Date: October 23, 2001

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  • October 1, 2009
    A top Werewolf film! (At last!) The young cast do well as does Fawcett in only his second film!
  • November 6, 2008
    Here we have a highly entertaining movie. I was never a werewolf movie fan, and I feel most of them are made for hardcore fans rather than to casual viewers. The thing is, in most of them, there's the obviously unrealistic main theme which is, on top of that, usually stretched, ...( read more)and as a result we have a genre I can't truly relate to. Furthermore, due to the unfortunate choice of title and poster, I wasn't exactly keep on giving this a go.

    Glad I did, though.
    Yes, it has its cliches, yes, it has its cheesiness, and no, it's not remarkably original.

    Yet, it mixes all that in the right dosage, and by adding some great lines, nice visuals, a fair amount of realism (as much as you can within the subject, that is), an appropriate sense of humor, a properly chosen cast, and a certain amount of plot in-depth and symbolism, it certainly gives the viewer a flexibly enjoyable experience.

    Plus, it features what has to be one of the best pair of sisters I've ever seen on screen. Although one was clearly more disturbed than the other.
    Provided life doesn't get in the way, Katharine Isabelle just earned herself another stalker.

    Sorry.
    I meant another disturbed, sexually harassing perv.

    Another positive note for the ending, which I felt was the right one, give or take, although in order for me to continue to keep feeling that way, I need to ignore that Ginger Snaps has a sequel.
    If I do have to consider the sequel, then my opinion about it necessarily changes.

    But one of the best things about writing your own review is that you don't have to do anything you don't feel like doing.

    So there you go.

    Highly recommendable if you're a fan of the genre, and worthy of a chance if you're not.

    "I get this ache... And I, I thought it was for sex... but it's to tear everything to fucking pieces."

    Ginger Snaps alright.
  • September 21, 2008
    Sisters Ginger and Brigitte are walking through the park when Ginger is attacked by some sort of wolf that leaves her badly cut before they get away. With Ginger on her period already she is upset about the various changes happening to her body but it is apparent to Brigitte that...( read more) the changes occurring to Ginger are more sinister and she tries to find a solution.

    Despite the fact that the title is far too clever and silly for the film it announces this is actually a very strong teen horror. In the midst of the usual teen slasher movies, this film stands out as one that doesn't fall into the usual clichés (either accidentally or knowingly) and just concentrates on being a good film. The script cleverly uses the changes of teenage years and the changes of the werewolf as one and it works very well on the whole. Ginger's change is gradual and well done by the script.

    The film is gory but not in a bloodlust type way where teens are bumped off in gory ways for audience amusement. Here the film builds gradually with blood a constant thing but not in a sensationalist way. When the film comes to a close, it does well to not be diminishing by the sight of the wolf itself - often the hint of the creature is better than the actual effects, both work here. The cast are good on the whole. Of course the support cast do play the usual teen stereotypes but, unlike other of this genre, they are not just fodder. The best playing comes from Isabelle and Perkins- the former especially giving a really good performance that makes the script alive.

    Overall this was a very pleasant surprise - a good teen horror movie. It may lack the clichés of it's peers, and maybe that is why it is not as well known as the others, but it is a great little film and, if you need any further evidence of it's calibre - the ending is one of taste and restraint, words not often associated with teenage slasher movies.
  • July 21, 2008
    Fantastic movie, one of the best werewolf flicks out there. It's bloody, fast-paced, thematically clever, and it's got a wicked streak of black humor.
  • May 16, 2008
    A very cool modern take on the werewolf genre. Mixing in a lot of teenage angst as well, the young cast do very well and the werewolf effects are very good.
  • November 14, 2009
    Holy Crap totallly enjoyed this Movie. Every single bit.
  • November 12, 2009
    Almost definately my favorite Were-wolf movie.
  • November 3, 2009
    If you're looking for a fresh approach in the tired & worn-out werewolf territory, Canadian-made 'GInger Snaps' amuses and disgusts by being part 'Heathers' and part 'The Fly' (Cronenberg version). Two fatalistic teenage sisters Ginger and Brigitte have their worlds thrown into ...( read more)a blender after one of them is attacked by a mysterious savage creature. As it turns out, Ginger is just "becoming a woman" during this trauma. Writer Karen Walton draws some clever, witty parallels between lycanthropic transformation and female cycles - truly, I haven't learned more about menstruation from any other werewolf movie. The two lead actresses are both very good, as is the drug-dealing amateur pathologist who thinks he might find a cure. The astute observations of teenage life are cast aside for the final quarter in favor of straightforward, and thereby less interesting, horror motions, but overall an original little full-moon romp.
  • November 2, 2009
    This became my favorite werewolf movie immediately after seeing it for the very first time. Ginger (Katherine Isabelle) and Brigitte (Emily Perkins) are sisters and are often rationalized as outcasts for their morbid imagination and obsessive ideas about death. Ginger and Brigitt...( read more)e are practical inseparable until Ginger, the oldest of the two, finally hits puberty. This is something Ginger views as really being a curse up until she gets bit by a mysterious creature in the night. With the events that happened to Ginger that night still remaining questionable, Brigitte strives for a way to keep Ginger's unpredictable behavior under wraps... and that tail she grew over night! I think what I love most about this movie are the characters. I find the reblious nature of Ginger and Brigitte to be appealing especially when they still have their ever so strong woven bond while they're continually butting heads. This is a modern told tale of werewolves which upon hearing such an idea I thought it wouldn't work--I was wrong!
  • October 24, 2009
    One of the few werewolf movies of the last decade and quite possibly the best (only rivaled by its sequel in all honesty), Ginger Snaps manages to take the tongue in cheek elements and structure of An American Werewolf in London, and not only update it for a modern audience, but ...( read more)bring a truly female perspective to the proceedings for the first time. Katherine Isabelle and Emily Perkins carry practically the entire weight of the film on their shoulders and succeed with flying colors. An instant genre classic.

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October 8, 2001
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The best teenage werewolf movie ever made. full review

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  • rebalodge
    October 26, 2008
    it had a good story line made you want to watch more and in the end the director and the writers did a great job. They also picked really good actors to play in this movie good camera angles and everything the only thing I didn't like is when Sam dies I am not trying to be mean or anything but why him like really I can understand the janitor because he was creepy and all but Sam didn't have to go like really I was hoping the two would get together in the end I can't wait to see the second one I hope it is as good as the second other ways that is going to suck as like really suck ass so anyways i have to go some where so I will comment on the second one and see what i think of it when I get home so peace for right now people and I hope you get nightmares after this so peace and good luck on watching this movie for the first time or for the second or third or fourth or what ever number you are at peace. Love from: Blackspider
    Ado and come check out vampirefreaks.com peace. and ado bla
  • Eshma21
    July 9, 2008
    Fucking Awesome Movie!!!!!

    I watch this a few years ago, i couldnt remember the name of it for the life of me, then i remembered that i saw it and had to find what it was called. Now i cant stop watching it!!! And ordered the 2 and 3 movies.
  • JoeyGowdy
    October 4, 2007
    I was an extra in it...

    http://www.gingersnapsthemovie.com/gs1/cast.html
  • jpm122880
    August 24, 2007
    A great werewolf movie to always remember
  • libragirly16
    June 14, 2007
    i love this movie and the 2 and 3 one!
  • hellsangel1818
    June 3, 2007
    Oh my fucking god i love this movie so fucking much i watch this movie evry single fucking time that i get the fucking chance OMG i love it!!!!!!!!!!
  • Deliciousbrainz
    March 3, 2007
    A brilliant example ov Y Canada is 1 ov the hotspots ov modern Horror cinema. I luv Ginger Snaps Bcoz it doesn't hold anything bak. It's honest, raw and at times also a little erotic. + it's nice 2 C a decent traditional horror feature film with all ov this gorno stuff in circulation right now. 4.5 stars always.
  • FarOutBoyScout
    February 24, 2007
    i saw the trailer and now its my mission to see the fim
  • shrkntz
    September 19, 2006
    I liked this series. The changes aren't too bad when the girls start to emerge into a werewolf and I found the gore pretty good. I was disapointed in bridgette though, found her a bit boring. For the werewolf fans out there, its a must see, don't care what anyone says. Its a like it or don't kind of film. I liked it, recently watched it again and it still makes me jump in parts lol
  • BelgianIdiot
    August 22, 2006
    This is my favorite movie! Great acting!

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