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Ginger Snaps
- Review Date: September 12, 2005
- R
- Genre: Horror
- 2000
Common Sense Media says
Very, very violent horror flick.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this film is extremely violent. There are vicious werewolf attacks on both animals and people, and copious amounts of blood. There is also one not very explicit sex scene, and a great deal of strong language.
What's the story?
Teenagers love horror movies, and GINGER SNAPS has plenty of scares and blood and monsters. Sisters Ginger (Katherine Isabelle) and Brigitte (Emily Perkins) are obsessed with death -- one of the puns on the movie's title is the series of photographs they take of each other in various forms of lifelessness. But one night Ginger crosses a new line -- she gets her period. At nearly the exact same moment, she is attacked by a werewolf, and begins to become one herself.
Is it any good?
Ginger Snaps attempts to create a metaphor -- menstruation and the changes it brings to personality and sexuality are like the raging blood lust of the werewolf. There's something interesting in that parallel, but ultimately the film doesn't follow through on the idea, but becomes simply a parade of attacks, some brutal, some darkly funny. The two girls give very strong performances, particularly Perkins, and Brigitte's own transformation from mousy sidekick to werewolf hunter is impressive. It's refreshing to see a young girl take on the hero's role in this kind of film.
Teenagers may enjoy though they may not pick up on the "message" it's trying to convey. As a horror film it works fine. As a satiric commentary on adolescence it doesn't succeed quite as well. It's extremely violent, and parents should use discretion in allowing their children to see it. Older teens will think it's fine, but younger kids could be terrified.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Ginger and Brigitte's obsession with death, their very strong bond to each other, and how Ginger's maturation changes that. You might want to ask your teens what they think the appeal of movies like this is in the first place.
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not really violent though very good storyline and acting loved it
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A Genuinely Great Film for Mentally Mature Teens and Above
I saw this movie on TV late one night, and I was just blown away. Edgy, Gothic, Funny, Cynicism made this Werewolf film great. It contains a message on puberty, paralleling it with Lycanthropism. I fell in love with this movie, and I recommend it to everyone who is old enough to really "get" it.
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i am eleven and i absouluteley love it!!!!
I love this movie, but it isn't a crappy gore movie as depicted. it is very good overall.
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Every teen should see!!!!
This movie is one of my favorites. Although it has the F bomb about ever other second it has a very good message. The movies message is that growing up turns you into a monster and that every one has to go through it. I suggest every one should see this as a teen especialy teen girls.
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NOT FOR KIDS! An iffy 16+ crowd is recommended.
I LOVE this movie! I caught it on TV one night, not knowing a thing about it, I watched the entire thing and absolutely loved it, then bought it. It's super dark and eerie and it does have its scary moments throughout. Played exquisitely by both Katherine and Emily, the effects are great and the story is awesome for a horror. The violence is extreme, very gory and the language is very strong. The one 'sort of' sex scene shows nothing..just a bit of making out prior to it. Overall, this movie rocks for any hardcore horror fan! See it!
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Not that violent.
Great script awesome acting saw this on Halloween with my dad and 10 year old brother not very violent though some gruesome images and lots of language,but overall OK for most mature teens.
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| Studio: | Copperheart Entertainment |
| Director: | John Fawcett |
| Cast: | Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Mimi Rogers |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Run time: | 108 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | September 13, 2000 |
| DVD release date: | September 13, 2001 |
| MPAA rating: | R |
| MPAA explanation: | extremely graphic violence, strong language, sexual situations |
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