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Ginger Snaps
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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.
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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...
Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum
A ferocious, funny, gory, and astute Canadian horror parable.
Read Full Review >Variety Derek Elley
A quietly subversive my-sister-is-turning-into-a-werewolf movie that doesn't wimp out at the end.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >TV Guide Maitland McDonagh
If you ever wondered why they call it "the curse," this movie will enlighten as it entertains.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
