Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning

2004·Movie
1h 34min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes60%54%

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Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, fantasy, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Evil Rises.

Set in 19th Century Canada, Brigitte and her sister Ginger take refuge in a Traders' Fort which later becomes under siege by some savage werewolves. But when one of the girls is bitten, they have no one to turn to but themselves.
Werewolf HorrorGothic HorrorPeriod PieceSistersSurvivalIsolationTransformationCanadian Wilderness

Crew

Directed by:
John Fawcett, Grant Harvey, Ken Filewych
Written by:
Christina Ray, Stephen Massicotte
Produced by:
Noah Segal, John Fawcett, Jason Constantine
Composed by:
David McCallum, Lou Solakofski, Steph Carrier

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Questions about Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning

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Where can I stream Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning legally?

HooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning?

1 h 34 min

Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning?

Critics60
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning much the same way.

What language is Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning in?

EnglishCree

It was made in English, with some Cree. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning use?

Hollywood TacticsThen Let Me Be EvilIncest SubtextCall-ForwardThe SiegeMagical Native AmericanPre-Mortem One-LinerProphecy TwistHate SinkBear TrapContrasting Sequel Main CharacterDriven to Suicideand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning, including Hollywood Tactics, Then Let Me Be Evil, Incest Subtext.

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