Ginger Snaps vs The Orphanage

The Orphanage has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6.9/10 for Ginger Snaps). The Orphanage is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 1h 48m. Ginger Snaps is the older of the two (2001 against 2007). Both are drama, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Ginger Snaps posterGinger Snaps2001 VS The Orphanage posterThe Orphanage2007
Ginger SnapsThe Orphanage
Audience score★ 6.9/10★ 7.2/10
Year20012007
Length1h 48m1h 45m
GenresDrama, Fantasy, Horror, ThrillerDrama, Horror, Thriller
Country–Spain
DirectorJohn FawcettJ.A. Bayona
Main castMimi Rogers, Katharine Isabelle, Emily Perkins, Kris Lemche, Jesse MossFernando Cayo, Geraldine Chaplin, Belén Rueda, Mabel Rivera, Edgar Vivar

Synopsis

Ginger Snaps

The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger and Brigitte, in the mindless suburban town of Bailey Downs. On the night of Ginger's first period, she is savagely attacked by a wild creature. Ginger's wounds miraculously heal but something is not quite right. Now Brigitte must save her sister and save herself.

The Orphanage

A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.

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