Added to Prime Video on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 Set in 19th-century Canada, “Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning” serves as a prequel to the original “Ginger Snaps” film. Sisters Brigitte and Ginger Fitzgerald find themselves lost in the vast Canadian wilderness, only to stumble upon a secluded outpost. The inhabitants of the outpost are extremely wary of outsiders, especially as they’re battling a curse that turns men into werewolves. As the sisters try to find refuge and a way out, they quickly realize the curse has marked one of them. While navigating the perilous landscape and the suspicions of the outpost’s inhabitants, they must confront the looming threat of transformation and the challenges their bond as sisters faces in these trying circumstances.
Length: 1h34m
Genre: Horror, Drama
This Title is: Dark and Atmospheric
GINGER SNAPS BACK: THE BEGINNING IS STREAMING TODAY ON PRIME VIDEO CANADA!
Trailer
Cast
- Emily Perkins as Brigitte Fitzgerald
- Katharine Isabelle as Ginger Fitzgerald
- JR Bourne as James
- Hugh Dillon as Reverend Gilbert
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R (for horror violence, some sexuality, and language)
Contains sequences of horror violence, brief sexual content, and some strong language.
Trivia
- Unlike the two previous entries in the “Ginger Snaps” series, this film takes on a historical setting, offering a fresh take on the werewolf legend within the universe of the franchise.
- Both Emily Perkins and Katharine Isabelle have starred in all three “Ginger Snaps” films, maintaining consistent portrayals of the Fitzgerald sisters.
- The outpost and its surroundings were built as a complete set, and many of the film’s atmospheric shots were achieved using natural lighting.
Our Review
“Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning” offers fans of the series a rich backdrop against which to explore the well-loved characters of Brigitte and Ginger. By setting the story in the past, the film cleverly reincarnates the sisters and injects new life into the werewolf mythos that runs central to the series. The performances by Emily Perkins and Katharine Isabelle once again stand out, displaying a profound sisterly bond amidst the terror. The atmospheric tension built throughout the film, combined with its historical setting, makes it a unique addition to the werewolf genre. While it may not surpass the original in terms of impact, it’s a worthy entry that expands upon the universe in an intriguing way.
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