Ginger Snaps (2000)
They don't call it the curse for nothing.
The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger and Brigitte, in the mindless suburban town of Bailey Downs. On the night of Ginger's first period, she is savagely attacked by a wild creature. Ginger's wounds miraculously heal but something is not quite right. Now Brigitte must save her sister and save herself.
Director: John Fawcett
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: August 10, 2000
Cast
- Katharine Isabelle - Ginger Fitzgerald
- Emily Perkins - Brigitte Fitzgerald
- Kris Lemche - Sam
- Mimi Rogers - Pamela Fitzgerald
- Jesse Moss - Jason McCardy
- Danielle Hampton - Trina Sinclair
- John Bourgeois - Henry Fitzgerald
- Peter Keleghan - Mr. Wayne
- Christopher Redman - Ben
- Jimmy MacInnis - Tim
Screenplay
- Karen Walton
- John Fawcett (Story)
- Ken Chubb (Story Editor)
- Karen Walton (Story)
Music: Mike Shields
Cinematography: Thom Best
Editing: Brett Sullivan
Production: Copperheart Entertainment
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutilation and Gore Horror, Body Horror and Transformation, Disturbing Body Horror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?
Keywords
high school, sibling relationship, transformation, dark comedy, menstruation, coming of age, murder, marijuana, werewolf, ontario, canada, gothic, metamorphosis, body horror
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ginger Snaps about?
- The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger and Brigitte, in the mindless suburban town of Bailey Downs. On the night of Ginger's first period, she is savagely attacked by a wild creature. Ginger's wounds miraculously heal but something is not quite right. Now Brigitte must save her sister and save herself.
- Who directed Ginger Snaps?
- Ginger Snaps was directed by John Fawcett.
- Who stars in Ginger Snaps?
- Ginger Snaps stars Katharine Isabelle, Emily Perkins, Kris Lemche, Mimi Rogers, Jesse Moss, Danielle Hampton.
- How long is Ginger Snaps?
- Ginger Snaps has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Ginger Snaps?
- Ginger Snaps is a Fantasy, Horror, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Ginger Snaps?
- Ginger Snaps had a budget of $5M.
- Where was Ginger Snaps produced?
- Ginger Snaps was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Ginger Snaps?
- The themes of Ginger Snaps include: Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutilation and Gore Horror, Body Horror and Transformation, Disturbing Body Horror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?.