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Ginger Snaps

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Ginger Snaps reviews
70
9.7 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 9 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?

Based on 87 votes
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Suspense/Thriller

Written by: John Fawcett (story)
Karen Walton (also story)

Directed by: John Fawcett

Release Date:
Theatrical: October 26, 2001
DVD: October 23, 2001

Running Time: 108 minutes, Color

Origin: Canada / USA

Summary

RATING: Not Rated

Starring Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, Jesse Moss, and Mimi Rogers

In this modern werewolf tale, sisters Ginger and Brigitte are ostracized because of their obsession with darkness and death.

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

83

Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

A ferocious, funny, gory, and astute Canadian horror parable.

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80

Variety Derek Elley

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

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75

Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt

Isn't for everyone, but horror fans with strong stomachs will find it a memorable monsterfest that rarely loses its bite.

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75

San Francisco Chronicle Mick LaSalle

The best teenage werewolf movie ever made.

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70

TV Guide Maitland McDonagh

If you ever wondered why they call it "the curse," this movie will enlighten as it entertains.

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70

The New York Times Dave Kehr

Because the characters are so well established -- Ms. Perkins is particularly good as the shy, resentful Brigitte -- the film can have fun with its own premises without turning into an empty camp exercise.

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70

Film Threat Merle Bertrand

A black comedy that nonetheless manages to tap into the sense of alienation and unfocused rage so prevalent in today's kids.

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70

Village Voice Dennis Lim

This Canadian cheapie plays like an above-average "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" episode, filtered through the sensibility of early David Cronenberg.

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50

New York Daily News Jami Bernard

It makes sly sense to link female hormonal bursts with the lunar cycle of the werewolf, but the movie's final act is the usual matted-fur chase.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 87 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Amanda W. gave it a10:
Amazing! One of my favorite movies!

Mike S. gave it a10:
What a movie, its great.

Ashley A gave it a10:
One of the best Canadian films I have seen - One of my favorite movies of all time!

Greg L gave it a10:
Very good!

Kris K. gave it a10:
Impressive!

Em S gave it a10:
This is so good!

Jacqueline G. gave it a10:
My favorite character is Brigitte Fitzgerald. I really love the ginger snaps movies. It's the coolest movie i've ever seen.

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