Adrien Dorval, Brendan Fletcher, David La Haye

Set in 19th Century Canada, Brigette and her sister Ginger take refuge in a Traders' Fort which later becomes under siege by some savage werewolves.

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R, 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed by: Grant Harvey

Release Date: November 1, 2004

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DVD Release Date: September 7, 2004

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  • October 1, 2009
    Odd but brave. I liked it but not as much as the other two.
  • September 19, 2009
    The story telling in this, the narrating, the directing, and the special effects really sucked bad. Apart from that, I thought they used nice locations, had good props and a nice expensive camera and marketing. The acting sucked and so did the characters. If you compare this film...( read more) to Interview with the Vampire or films on the same genre, even Teen Werewolf was better. But I think could this be something to do with the lead characters and central storyline centered on female characters. I would hate to say but I can't remember a film that had a female character (especially sisters) who were the hook. (well ones that weren't aimed at a male audience) This is not the downfall. Its just badly scripted, written and the special effects sucked (compare them to the Howling, Teen Werewolf movies made almost 20 years ago) I think "they" cast the wrong people for the parts also. I would love to see better made movies with leading women. Who are "they"? God only knows cus I don't.
  • September 21, 2008
    Well, here we are, the last (or first) offering in the Ginger Snaps saga. A well made tale of the macabre that certainly doesn't skip on gore or blood. Two sisters Ginger & Bridgette Fitzgerald are wondering lost in the wild lands of Canada (they were supposed to be with their pa...( read more)rents but they drowned in an accident or something), when they stumble upon a small Indian camp that has been wiped out by werewolves. After some cryptic advice from an old Indian woman (who gives them both distinctive necklaces' with birds skulls on them). The girls end up with an Indian Hunter who takes them to yonder fort and things get going.

    Characters include the overly-done Religious Priest, the overly-done Macho Soldier, the overly-kindly Commanding Officer etc. Into the midst of those characters are the sisters trying to survive in a place where danger lurks at every turn (from inside and out).

    Unfortunately Ginger is bitten by something not quite human and the race is on to brake a spell that'll save Ginger - as compared to dooming her to a furry existence.

    The acting honors yet again go to Ms. Isabelle and Ms. Perkins who effortlessly play off each other with a touching and believable chemistry that makes the film(s) work so well. Some of the other actors are also very good (I can't remember their names, sorry!). The FX are fantastic as well, with a slew of lycanthrope nightmares wondering around and snacking off unlucky individuals.

    Yes, it does have aspects of Night of the Living Dead, Dog Soldiers and Ravenous, but it's all fun in the end and with this film you might just howl at the end!

    Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning: 4/5

    The last camera shot in the film is stunning!
  • September 25, 2007
    I hear there are more Ginger Snap movies. By itself, this one is OK I guess. What one would expect for werewolf beginnings.
  • October 27, 2006
    Loved it!
  • November 15, 2009
    I had tough time watchin this version though it wasnt bad yo kno. But Emily Perkins is Awesome.
  • October 18, 2009
    unfortunatly this one lacks the witt and fun of the first two

    instead it's a pretty standart woodland-horror-prophecy stuff
    the ending was not really surprising too, after all that "together forever" talk
    and the new idea of "kill the one who has bitten you before you turn and y...( read more)ou are safe" directly contradicts Ginger Snaps 2 ...

    and maybe i'm a bit harsh - it's an ok movie, but after watching the first two i had higher expectations
    but nice pictures of the frozen woods
  • September 27, 2009
    this set is so good i have all of them
  • September 13, 2009
    I loved it!! Even though I didn't understand it all.
  • September 9, 2009
    This movie is not as good as Ginger Snaps, no. But it's very, very good in it's own right. This is a great prequel, that's quite dark and atmospheric, with a pretty cool story and amazing chemistry between Emily Perkins and Katharine Isabelle once again!. All the characters are g...( read more)reat,and for a Direct to video installment it was awesome,

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