Ginger Snaps

Unapix Entertainment Productions | Release Date: October 26, 2001

8.1	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 122 Ratings

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McNeumeyerApr 19, 2011

I absolutley love this film. It's truly a classic with it's dark comedy, smart writing, and great acting. It's comparison between lycanthropism and puberty is unique. One of my favorite films. Buy it now.

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

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scareahmonsterJan 11, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is a great dark comedy horror that is one of my all time favorites, including the sequels (Ginger Snaps Back & Ginger Snaps: The Beginning) although they are no where near as good as the first film. But like so many other B &/or independent movies Ginger Snaps is not very well known nor is it given the credit it deserves. If you grew up an outcast or love anything morbid then you will fall in love with teenage twins Bridget & Ginger & their gothy twisted sense of being. If you've ever wanted to hit a snobby bully with a field hockey stick or think that different ways to commit suicide are interesting then this is a must see. If not or if you are that snobby bully then I still recommend you see this film. It's one werewolf movie that doesn't disappoint!… Expand

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marc5477Sep 11, 2015

It was not a ground breaking movie, nor a bad movie by any stretch. A lot of reviews (especially at IMDB) overthink the plot (like this was some deep scifi flick) and state that its yet another tweeny horror movie... it is not a teen horrorIt was not a ground breaking movie, nor a bad movie by any stretch. A lot of reviews (especially at IMDB) overthink the plot (like this was some deep scifi flick) and state that its yet another tweeny horror movie... it is not a teen horror flick. There is no retarded teenage love story in this movie nor any nudity nor a bunch of topless guys. There are no cheap gimmics in this movie designed to draw teens. It is a straight forward horror drama about two sisters and how they try to cope with one turning to a werewolf. The quality of the film is definitely limited; this was not a big budget flick but at the same, the low budget and lack of CGI really give it a very natural eerie feel similar to how old horror movies used to be. The only exception is the werewolf itself which looks pretty 80s (in a bad way) but was not really in the movie for very long any way and the movie is not really about cheap scares anyway. I always felt like older horror movies were much more convincing due to narrower camera perspectives (smaller resolutions and angles) and use of imagination (making people think) over CGI and special effects. Todays average horror flick is very bad (more like garbage) and has mostly devolved to formulaic snore fests requiring over the top violence and gore (a la Saw or Hostel) and/or cheap surprise scares which stop working once a person gets older. This was a nice change of pace and I plan to watch the next two movies.… Expand

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MikeS.Jan 19, 2006

What a movie, its great.

1 of 1 users found this helpful

AshleyADec 20, 2005

One of the best Canadian films I have seen - One of my favorite movies of all time!

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AmandaW.Sep 23, 2006

Amazing! One of my favorite movies!

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MadclownJackDec 21, 2014

The whole movie is awesome, from the scenery and the community the whole story is put in, to the monstrously gory practical effects. The ending, though, along with the musical score, brought tears to my eyes. Brutally, unabashedlyThe whole movie is awesome, from the scenery and the community the whole story is put in, to the monstrously gory practical effects. The ending, though, along with the musical score, brought tears to my eyes. Brutally, unabashedly melancholic. The Canadian answer to "Donnie Darko".… Expand

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GamecubeLoverJul 29, 2016

This is my 2nd favorite movie of all time and the best werewolf movie. This movie should not even get ONE bad or mixed review this deserves a 10/10 for sure.

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JacobparkerMay 18, 2013

At first you might think it is a funny teenie horror comedy, that is true.
But in the end might pass the laugh. The movie will be bloody, creepy and sad!

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EmSNov 2, 2005

This is so good!