Ginger Snaps vs The Shallows

Ginger Snaps has the higher audience score (6.9/10 against 6.3/10 for The Shallows). The Shallows is the shorter watch at 1h 26m compared with 1h 48m. Ginger Snaps is the older of the two (2001 against 2016). Both are drama, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Ginger Snaps posterGinger Snaps2001 VS The Shallows posterThe Shallows2016
Ginger SnapsThe Shallows
Audience score★ 6.9/10★ 6.3/10
Year20012016
Length1h 48m1h 26m
GenresDrama, Fantasy, Horror, ThrillerDrama, Horror, Thriller
Country––
DirectorJohn FawcettJaume Collet-Serra
Main castMimi Rogers, Katharine Isabelle, Emily Perkins, Kris Lemche, Jesse MossÓscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, Blake Lively, Janelle Bailey, Sedona Legge

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 Shallows

While surfing on a secluded beach, Nancy finds herself in the feeding grounds of a great white shark. Though stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of her ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.

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