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Ginger Snaps

(2000, Rated R, Horror, Starring Mimi Rogers, Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Very, very violent horror flick.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Bad role models.

  • Violence:

    Vicious werewolf attacks on both animals and people, and copious amounts of blood.

  • Sex:

    One not very explicit sex scene.

  • Language:

    A great deal of strong language.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ginger Snaps

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.

Read our full review by Sarah Wenk

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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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  1. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    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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