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Ginger Snaps

  • 20002000
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
47K
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POPULARITY
4,614
30
Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins in Ginger Snaps (2000)
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Two death-obsessed sisters, outcasts in their suburban neighborhood, must deal with the tragic consequences when one of them is bitten by a deadly werewolf.Two death-obsessed sisters, outcasts in their suburban neighborhood, must deal with the tragic consequences when one of them is bitten by a deadly werewolf.Two death-obsessed sisters, outcasts in their suburban neighborhood, must deal with the tragic consequences when one of them is bitten by a deadly werewolf.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
47K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,614
30
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • John Fawcett
    • Writers
      • Karen Walton(story)
      • John Fawcett(story)
    • Stars
      • Emily Perkins
      • Katharine Isabelle
      • Kris Lemche
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John Fawcett
    • Writers
      • Karen Walton(story)
      • John Fawcett(story)
    • Stars
      • Emily Perkins
      • Katharine Isabelle
      • Kris Lemche
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 363User reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos1

    Ginger Snaps
    Trailer 1:25
    Ginger Snaps

    Photos141

    Ginger Snaps (2000)
    Kris Lemche (left) Emily Perkins (center) and Joey Gowdy (right) on the set of Ginger Snaps in Canada.
    Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, and Emily Perkins in Ginger Snaps (2000)
    Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins in Ginger Snaps (2000)
    Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, and Emily Perkins in Ginger Snaps (2000)
    Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, and Emily Perkins in Ginger Snaps (2000)
    Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins in Ginger Snaps (2000)
    Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins in Ginger Snaps (2000)
    Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, and Emily Perkins in Ginger Snaps (2000)
    Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, and Emily Perkins in Ginger Snaps (2000)
    Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins in Ginger Snaps (2000)
    Ginger Snaps (2000)

    Top cast

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    Emily Perkins
    Emily Perkins
    • Brigitte
    Katharine Isabelle
    Katharine Isabelle
    • Ginger
    Kris Lemche
    Kris Lemche
    • Sam
    Mimi Rogers
    Mimi Rogers
    • Pamela
    Jesse Moss
    Jesse Moss
    • Jason
    Danielle Hampton
    • Trina
    John Bourgeois
    John Bourgeois
    • Henry
    Peter Keleghan
    Peter Keleghan
    • Mr. Wayne
    Christopher Redman
    Christopher Redman
    • Ben
    Jimmy MacInnis
    • Tim
    Lindsay Leese
    Lindsay Leese
    • Nurse Ferry
    Wendii Fulford
    • Ms. Sykes
    Ann Baggley
    • Mother
    Graeme Robertson
    • Toddler
    Maxwell Robertson
    • Toddler
    Pak-Kwong Ho
    Pak-Kwong Ho
    • Janitor
    • (as Pak-Kong Ho)
    Bryon Bully
    • Hockey Kid
    Steven Taylor
    • Puppy Kid
    • Director
      • John Fawcett
    • Writers
      • Karen Walton(story)
      • John Fawcett(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Along with the coincidence of stars Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins auditioning on the same day, the two actresses were also born in the same hospital, attended the same preschool, elementary school, and private school, worked through the same talent agency, and both guest starred on the show Supernatural.
    • Goofs
      When Brigitte and Sam are running through the house trying to find Ginger as a Werewolf, every window they pass has light shining in, even though it's supposed to be late at night.
    • Quotes

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

    • Crazy credits
      Thank you to: ¡EEK! (EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERING KORPORATION)
    • Alternate versions
      The Canadian DVD Release for the DVD includes deleted scenes
    • Connections
      Edited into Ginger Snaps: Deleted Scenes (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Cloning Technology
      Written by Burton C. Bell, Dino Cazares & Raymond Herrera

      Performed by Fear Factory

      Used by permission of BMG Music Publishing Canada Inc. and Roadrunner Records

    User reviews363

    Review
    Top review
    Ginger snapped alright!
    Somehow I had missed catching up with this almost "underground" flick although I had it mentally logged as one to check-out. (sorry, check 'oat'....it's Canadian) Addressed that problem yesterday when I picked up the dvd from a $5.95 bargain bin!

    I'll keep it simple. This is, if not the best horror film I have ever seen...pretty damn close to it! It is the ONLY horror film that has ever "touched me" emotionally and that it achieved this is quite extraordinary. As a werewolf film it is simply outstanding - blows digitised crap like UNDERWORLD out of the water. The very budgetary constraints of the film HELPED ultimately - the director having to rely on old-fashioned "acting" to hold up viewer credibility. Although Isabelle is the "Ginger" of the title and she is soo damned good, it is Perkins as Brigitte that commands respect for her effort.

    The Fitzgerald sisters with their fascination for 'staged horror' find themselves very much on the outer in the school social hierarchy. It is not until Ginger is bitten by a werewolf, in what is undoubtedly the most graphic and realistic lycanthropic savaging ever filmed...that they are forced even further into social isolation. What neither the sisters OR the film ever lose sight of however is their sisterly bond, itself consummated by a blood-pact at childhood.

    There is nothing predictable or unoriginal about this film, from the script to the camera angles, right up to the heartfelt tragedy itself of Ginger's condition. And that is why this film leaves most other horror films in its wake - it is multi-dimensional with strong characterizations. Mimi Rogers even, in a smallish part as the girls' mother is spot on hitting the exact right note as a frustrated mother and increasingly unfulfilled wife.

    The film weaves brilliantly the coming-of-age pains with the physical transformation brought on by the lycanthropic condition. Marvellous imagery of menstrual blood at critical moments.

    Mention should also be made of Kris Lemche's role as Sam, the school druggie and the only friend they have, not that Ginger is interested. Somewhat Christian Slaterish in mannerisms, he contributes strongly to the film's success.

    Superbly handled conclusion with both excellent werewolf effects and the saddest of photographic recollections....nothing one would expect to see in formula horror flicks devoted to this subject matter. The very last scene is both moving and inspired.

    Obviously I am not alone in this perception. The film carries one of the highest rankings for its genre. I would personally nudge it up to a 7.5 but thats neither here nor there.

    Why it received such limited theatrical release worldwide I cannot begin to imagine, but the production teams behind SCREAM, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID...., CABIN FEVER, TCM, DOG SOLDIERS and myriad other clones, should take a long hard look at this and find out HOW to make (and stage) a horror film with pretty much no money!

    I would have considered that $19.95 for the dvd was money well spent!
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    FAQ21

    • What happened to Trina's dog Morley?
    • Was Brigitte ever in love with Sam, and vice versa?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 2001 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ginger Snaps - La poseída
    • Filming locations
      • Brampton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Copperheart Entertainment
      • Water Pictures
      • Motion International
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,554
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,430
      • Oct 28, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,554
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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