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Summary: Real horror is not dead, just hidden on home video
Review: Most horror films end in a predictable fashion that you can see coming a mile away. The best, Evil Dead, Night of the Living Dead, the Exorcist, Suspira, Re-Animator, American Werewolf in London, Texas Chainsaw, The Thing (Carpenter's), Candyman, keep you guessing, where is this one going... Add Ginger Snaps to the list of the greats. Interesting and original (not the psuedo horror of Scream...enough already...and PLEASE no Urban Legend 3, mr. studio guy...we did NOTHING to you).I picked this one off of the home video shelf, and on the quest to find good horror, this was a relief from much of the other crap out there. A synopsis might ruin the story, so do yourself a favor and check this one out. And maybe one day, studios may STOP spending money on Friday the 13th X, and Halloween 8, 9, or whatever the hell number they are releasing soon and put the dollars toward original ideas. Till then, minus the big screen horror mircles a la Blair Witch (ruined by morons again with an unecessary second part), we'll keep looking hoping for more Ginger Snaps like magic at the video store. Check this one out...
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Summary: Remember the first time a movie really scared you??
Review: I am 42 years old and I haven't had this good a scare since seeing "Aliens", "Alien", or maybe "An American Werewolf in London" when each first hit the theatres. This was great!! I felt like I was 12 ... Mommy, Daddy, help!! Yes, there is some blood & gore ... but it is outweighed more by suspense. You might find the first 15-20 minutes a little slow but from there its a roller coaster ride to hell that keeps getting faster. To the folks that didn't like this- either a) you really don't like Horror or b) you have forgotten how to have fun. 6 STARS!
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Summary: sibling/family loyalty
Review: For me this horror flick about werewolf infection was about the virtue of sibling and family loyalty. I loved it for that reason. I added it to my library of videos.
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Summary: 2 words describe this movie.... DREADFUL and STUPID
Review: This movie was terrible. Ginger has definitely snapped if she thinks this movie was any good. And, I can't believe that whole plot about werewolf bites being treated as an infection you can just pass on. Excuse me...They already used that plot with vampires....Can we say? "Blade" or "Forsaken". Everybody knows that horror movies are not what they used to be, but I don't remember some herbs from a plant being able to cure a werewolf bite. Then to top it off, it took Ginger forever to change into a werewolf. The ending was the icing on the cake, and I must say that I wasn't scared or on the edge of my seat during this entire movie. I actually found parts of it to be sooo stupid that it was actually funny. Like, the part where the guy that Ginger had infected attacked her sister B, and she had the syringe with the herbs that she extracted from the plant, then she actually injected him with the cure, and this guy just jumps up and says that he is late for class, then runs off with the needle still in the side of his neck. For the people who have actually seen this movie.... notice that you never see that guy again. They didn't even bother to explain what happened to him, or Ginger and B's mother. I will leave this alone now.....Enough said!
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Summary: Ginger, Snaps.
Review: Based around two teenage sisters, who have a morbid death-pact "Out by sixteen, or dead in the scene, but together forever". Great acting from Perkins and Isabelle. It seems like just another teen angst werewolf movie, but it's so much more. I bought this movie a few weeks ago at my video store because I loved it so much.
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Summary: Stunning multilayered political/horror
Review: Stop for a second and think about all the werewolf movies on the market today and you will undoubtably gag in disgust. The horror genre is a difficult one to capture correctly on screen in itself, let alone produce a quality werewolf flick. Ginger Snaps delivers just that, a true quality, clever and witty homage to the werewolf legacy. Ginger Snaps takes it a bit farther though, and weaves a feminist subtext throughout the film. This is truely the first quality feminist horror movie I have seen to this day. (and I do realize that feminist horror movies are few and far in between) Bottom line: If you are looking for a quality and entertaining werewolf movie, Ginger Snaps is your best bet. If you are looking for a feminist horror experience, skip the "stepford wives" and go directly for Ginger Snaps.
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Summary: smart stylish and sexy thriller
Review: GINGER SNAPS is a stylish, sexy and thought-provoking thriller which connects the time-honored werewolf legends with teen coming-of-age story. The Fitzgerald sisters; Ginger (Katharine Isabelle) and Brigitte (Emily Perkins) delight in being the school outcasts and are constantly staging fake suicides for photography assignments. But there is a strange force at work in their sleepy town of Bailey Downs : a mysterious dog-like creature which has been connected with the merciless slayings of several neighborhood dogs. When Ginger is attacked by the animal, a strange transformation slowly takes a hold of Ginger's mind and body. At first confusing the change with the effects of her first period, Ginger and Brigitte race against time to keep the savage beast inside from destroying Ginger forever... Featuring a fantastic performance by Mimi Rogers as the sister's slightly off-kilter mother, GINGER SNAPS is a fantastic teen thriller which is far superior to the myriad of big-budget teen slasher movies
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Summary: We Need More Like Ginger Snaps
Review: Although there are a few horror movies that make their way into wide-release theatres and are truly worth it (The Others, Jeepers Creepers), there a few gems that are always kept undertow. Ginger Snaps is definitely one of them. After reading many positive reviews for about half a year, I finally got my hands on a copy. And I loved it. I place it high on my list of horror movies. The story tells the tale of two goth sisters, Brigitte and Ginger, who have always stuck by each other's side. While attempting to play a trick on someone at night, Ginger is viciously attacked (Incredible directing during that scene!) by what seemed like a wild dog. After this, Ginger begins to change dramatically, and not the way a growing young woman should change. Ginger Snaps, while in itself is a horror, has plenty of dramatic elements. The bond between the two sisters is shown tight in the beginning, and throughout the movie when it begins to loosen, we can truly feel the feelings of Brigitte as she watches Ginger change and as she does all that she can to save her sister. Emily Perkins (Brigitte) and Katherine Isabelle (Ginger) perfected their roles, and gave a lot of depth to their character, making the movie more enjoyable. The mood is set right in every scene, and there is never an off scene. It looks as if John Fawcett definitely knows how to set the mood. And I praise the special effects department of Ginger Snaps. The werewolf looked great and was never once hokey looking. While Ginger Snaps never made it to wide release here in the states, I hope it finds a fan base on dvd (Very jealous of the Canadians who have a special edition) & video. It deserves it.
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Summary: Movie - 5 Stars ------- American DVD - 1 Star
Review: First - the movie is brilliant. What the film makers and cast did with only $3 million puts most $20 million films, "horror" or otherwise, to shame. The writing, acting direction, music and cinematography are all top notch, with the occasional blemish more than forgivable considering the budget. God - I'd love to see the film they would have made with some real money. The only reason I can fathom it didn't make $50 million in the theaters is that TVA International had no desire (and/or budget) to market it. So how is the story - the most important part? Believe me - when I first heard "werewolf movie" my first thought was "Yawn". Luckily - I read so many "love this flick" comments on AICN and other sites, I decided to risk the $4 for a rental. I was blown away as the movie exceeded every expectation I had (which were admittedly pretty low when I first pressed "play"). The characters are real, believable and you really want them to get through this. Unlike so many recent "horror" films that follow the "Abercrombie ad teens hunted one by one by a faceless slasher while they make 'horror movie rules' jokes" formula - it is not self or pop culture referential. The humor is great and totally organic to the characters and not the "nudge, wink, we are in a movie" type that we keep seeing today. There are some good scares, but they are made so much better because you really do care about the Fitzgerald sisters and what happens to them. They look, act and talk like 15-16 year olds would - not 26-year old fashion model "teens" adding even more to the believability. The last shot before the credits role is... well... that would be a spoiler - but suffice it to say that it is perfect, unforgettable, and cements this one as a "must own". As others have said, the American version is OK for just viewing the film, but If like me, you want to add it to your collection - seek out the Canadian Collector's Edition version for only a couple of bucks more (don't panic when you see the price - one Canadian dollar is worth about 60ยข US). Widescreen, Dolby 5.1, commentaries, animated menus and tons of supplements. The American version of the DVD (from Artisan, who were smart enough to snap up "Blair Witch" but were clueless about the real gold they had here) doesn't even have a scene selection menu, so the best thing I can say about it is that you don't have to rewind it at the end of the movie.
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Summary: Ginger Snaps and so do you.
Review: All the elements are there:
Caring (haven't got a clue) parents.
Blond with nasty attitude antagonist.
Drug dealer that does werewolf studies on the side.
Lots of neighbors with tasty pets.
Occasional gratuitous sex scene (the camera breaks away before the sweaty parts)
You get the idea. The movie does have its unique way of mixing the standard elements to come out with the average "nipper" story. The only social redeeming value is the sisters' fidelity.
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