Description: Ginger Snaps is a 2000 Canadian horror film directed by John Fawcett. It is a werewolf coming-of-age story that blends dark comedy, horror, and social commentary.The film centers around the Fitzgerald sisters, Ginger and Brigitte, who are fascinated by death and the macabre. On the night of Ginger's first menstrual cycle, she is attacked by a mysterious creature, later revealed to be a werewolf. As Ginger begins transforming into a werewolf herself, the once inseparable sisters are forced to confront the changes happening to Ginger and the potential consequences.Ginger Snaps subverts traditional werewolf tropes by using the werewolf mythology as a metaphor for the physical and emotional changes experienced during adolescence, particularly for young women. The film explores themes of sisterhood, identity, sexuality, and the social pressures facing teenage girls.The dark, moody atmosphere and Ginger's visceral werewolf transformation sequences contribute to the film's unsettling and suspenseful tone. The performances by the lead actresses, Emily Perkins and Katharine Isabelle, are widely praised for their nuanced and compelling portrayals of the sisters.Ginger Snaps has developed a strong cult following over the years, praised for its intelligent blend of horror, coming-of-age drama, and social commentary. The film's DVD release allows viewers to revisit this unique and critically acclaimed werewolf story in the comfort of their own homes.
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Video Format: NTSC
Case Type: Tall/DVD Case
Rating: NR
Sub-Genre: Werewolves
Director: John Fawcett
Cinematic Movement: Cult
Studio: FIRST LOOK STUDIOS
Edition: Standard Edition
Type: Movie
Region Code: DVD: 1 (US, Canada...)
Format: DVD
Language: English
Release Year: 2005
Actor: Emily Perkins, Mimi Rogers, KATHARINE ISABELLE
Features: Full Screen
Genre: Horror, Horror/Suspense
Run Time: 109 MINS
Movie/TV Title: Ginger Snaps
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada