Ginger Snaps, Part 1

Ginger Snaps, Part 1: Raging on the Rag?

What do werewolves, periods, and patriarchal blame games have in common? A lot, actually. Join Jess & Nic as they sink their teeth into Ginger Snaps, the cult classic 2000 horror film that boldly asks: what if lycanthropy was just puberty, but bloodier?

We discuss some classic werewolf lore and transformations, and dig into why Ginger Snaps earns its place as a feminist horror landmark. From the layered relationships between sisters, mothers, and frenemies, to the glaring cultural habit of blaming mothers for everything, we examine how this film flips traditional horror tropes on their heads.

Plus, we howl about:

• Skinwalkers, mythology, and the film Antlers

• The U.S. government’s efforts to eradicate wolves (and what that says about control)

• Diana turning a man into a stag (because Greek mythology is metal)

• How John Fawcett went from Ginger Snaps to Orphan Black and Castle Rock

This one’s packed with rage, blood, fur, and feminist theory—just the way we like it.

So grab your booze, bring your bud, and let’s get into it!

Credits: Theme song written by Levi Guth & Max Neal. Music and sound editing, mixing, and mastering by Max Neal. Hear more from Max at Zelzedian Music.