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Ginger Snaps

2000·Movie
1h 48min

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

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.
Teen HorrorWerewolf TransformationComing-of-AgeSisterhoodSuburban NightmareBody HorrorDark FantasyPsychological ThrillerLate 90s/Early 2000s Aesthetic

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Questions about Ginger Snaps

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Where can I stream Ginger Snaps legally?

Ginger Snaps is included with a subscription to Peacock, Philo, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Plex, and Tubi TV. 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 worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ginger Snaps rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ginger Snaps?

1 h 48 min

Ginger Snaps runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ginger Snaps?

Critics80
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Ginger Snaps much the same way.

What language is Ginger Snaps in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Ginger Snaps?

43ARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRCYDEDK+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ginger Snaps in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ginger Snaps use?

Knight Templar Big BrotherBeauty InversionThe Glorious War of Sisterly RivalryPerpetual FrownerEvil-Detecting DogStepford SmilerEveryone Can See ItFan DisserviceBait-and-SwitchNot Using The W WordBody HorrorCold Openand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for Ginger Snaps, including Knight Templar Big Brother, Beauty Inversion, The Glorious War of Sisterly Rivalry.