Review of Ginger Snaps (2000) by Lisa A — 26 Feb 2017

Without a doubt the best werewolf film ever made, and one that is sorely underappreciated. Director John Fawcett and writer Karen Walton (now better known for the series Orphan Black) have taken an already unique take on the genre and managed elevate it to a new level of brilliance.

There's so much to take away from this movie but in my opinion, what keeps me coming back are the two lead actresses. Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins as Ginger and Brigitte are absolutely wonderful; creating a thoroughly believable sisterly bond as well as carving out their own identities. Karen Walton especially deserves a ton of credit for writing these incredibly strong female characters who defy genre conventions; take note, scriptwriters.

Ginger Snaps is gorey, funny, depressing, frightening, disgusting, intelligent, and beautiful. It is a horror masterpiece and it deserves your attention.