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.
Practical Effects
Prosthetic werewolf transformation that still out-CGIs most modern horror.
Acting
Isabelle and Perkins sell sisterhood so raw you'll call your sibling mid-film.
Writing
Sharp teen dialogue that somehow makes 'I get this ache' absolutely devastating.
Director
John Fawcett
Katharine Isabelle
Ginger Fitzgerald
Emily Perkins
Brigitte Fitzgerald
Kris Lemche
Sam
Mimi Rogers
Pamela Fitzgerald
Jesse Moss
Jason McCardy
Danielle Hampton
Trina Sinclair
John Bourgeois
Henry Fitzgerald
Peter Keleghan
Mr. Wayne
Christopher Redman
Ben
Lucy Lawless
Announcer on School's PA System (Uncredited)
Lindsay Leese
Nurse Ferry
Wendii Fulford
Ms. Sykes
Ho Pak-Kwong
Janitor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released in 2000, it predates the 'elevated horror' wave but shares DNA with 'Raw' and 'The Witch'—female body horror as coming-of-age.
The Fitzgerald house was a real suburban home; cast and crew lived there during the 6-week shoot. The tail prosthetic malfunctioned constantly, adding genuine frustration to Isabelle's performance.
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