If you loved the dark, coming-of-age horror of 'Ginger Snaps' (2000), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 movies and shows that capture the same eerie atmosphere, sisterly bonds, and lycanthropic themes. Whether you're a fan of feminist horror or just crave more werewolf lore, these picks will satisfy your appetite for the macabre.

Carrie (1976)
Description: A classic horror film about a bullied teenage girl who discovers her telekinetic powers, exploring themes of repression, revenge, and the horrors of adolescence.
Fact: The infamous prom scene used over 400 gallons of fake blood, and Sissy Spacek suggested applying Vaseline to her hair to make the blood stick better.


The Company of Wolves (1984)
Description: A dark fantasy horror film that reimagines Little Red Riding Hood as a series of surreal, erotic, and violent tales, blending fairy-tale motifs with body horror.
Fact: The film was based on Angela Carter's short stories, and its dreamlike visuals were inspired by the paintings of Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dalí.


The Craft (1996)
Description: A supernatural horror film centered on teenage girls discovering their power through witchcraft, delving into themes of alienation, revenge, and the dark side of female bonding.
Fact: The film's portrayal of witchcraft was inspired by real Wiccan practices, and it became a cultural touchstone for young women in the '90s.


Jennifer's Body (2009)
Description: A darkly comedic horror film that explores female friendship, transformation, and the monstrous aspects of adolescence, blending body horror with biting social commentary.
Fact: The script was written by Diablo Cody, who won an Oscar for 'Juno.' The film initially underperformed but later gained a cult following for its feminist themes.


Let the Right One In (2008)
Description: A hauntingly beautiful horror film about a lonely boy who befriends a vampire girl, blending coming-of-age drama with chilling violence and atmospheric dread.
Fact: The film was shot in the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg, where the original novel is set, and its snowy landscapes became iconic in horror cinema.


Stoker (2013)
Description: A gothic psychological thriller that explores the dark undercurrents of family dynamics and repressed desires, with a visually striking and eerie atmosphere.
Fact: This was Park Chan-wook's first English-language film, and its screenplay was co-written by actor Wentworth Miller.


The Neon Demon (2016)
Description: A visually stunning horror film that critiques the beauty industry through surreal and grotesque imagery, focusing on themes of vanity, transformation, and predation.
Fact: The film's soundtrack was composed by Cliff Martinez, known for his work on 'Drive,' and features a mix of electronic and ambient music.


Excision (2012)
Description: A disturbing coming-of-age horror film that follows a socially awkward teenager obsessed with surgery and blood, blending grotesque imagery with psychological horror.
Fact: The film was based on a short of the same name by director Richard Bates Jr., and its dream sequences were inspired by David Lynch's surreal style.


All Cheerleaders Die (2013)
Description: A supernatural horror film that mixes high school drama with witchcraft and revenge, focusing on themes of female empowerment and the dark side of teenage social hierarchies.
Fact: The film is a remake of a 2001 low-budget version by the same directors, Lucky McKee and Chris Sivertson.


Tragedy Girls (2017)
Description: A horror-comedy about two teenage girls who commit murders to boost their social media fame, blending slasher tropes with dark humor and satire on modern narcissism.
Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days, and its leads, Brianna Hildebrand and Alexandra Shipp, improvised many of their lines to enhance their chemistry.
