The Gingerdead Man

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The Gingerdead Man

2005

1h 10m

Horror

Comedy

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Blood and an ancient curse allow an executed killer (Gary Busey) to return as a murderous gingerbread man.

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Bryce Hanson

Horror Movie Talk

... Displays a fundamental misunderstanding of how gingerbread dough is made, but also begs the question… what if the guy didn’t accidentally, and recklessness bleed into the dough? The answer is, shut up, do you want to see a Gingerdead Man or not?

Rated: 2/10

Sep 23, 2025

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

It's a fun and cheesy little time killer with a twisted villain that will likely spawn some fans...

Rated: 3/4

Mar 23, 2012

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Lucius Gore

ESplatter

What makes 'Gingerdead Man' so watchable is just how amazingly stupid it is.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 17, 2008

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

To call a film like The Gingerdead Man a horror movie is doing it a disservice... it's really more of a comedy spoof of the genre itself.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 22, 2006

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

"Evil Never Tasted So Good! Gary Busey is The Gingerdead Man!" - That's what you'll see if, for some ungodly reason, you happen to be holding the latest Charles Band DVD.

Rated: 1.5/5

Nov 18, 2005

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Oaklee D

Full Moons answer to the Childs Play franchise, this film is dumb cheesy fun. Gary Buseys performance as the titular character is what truly makes the film a cult classic.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/03/25

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Neds big b

The 9mm handgun goes so hard

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Byron H

1/4 it's a terrible film but posseses a unique monster that's worth skipping towards while watching.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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SkyRo P

"The Gingerbread Man," a horror movie from 2005, heavily relied on CGI, which, for the time, appeared quite amateurish and laughable on screen. The film's storyline, plot, writing, and acting were all subpar, resulting in a viewing experience that was simply atrocious. Horror movies are typically known for being either cheesy or genuinely terrifying, but this movie failed to achieve either. Instead of evoking fear or suspense, it left me bored and even chuckling at its shortcomings, making me more inclined to fall asleep than feel any real sense of horror. In attempting to inject new life into the horror genre, "The Gingerbread Man" fell short, showcasing a lack of readiness to tackle the complexities of horror filmmaking. Rather than delivering genuine scares, the film seemed to prioritize eliciting quick reactions, ultimately missing the mark in creating a truly engaging horror experience.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/27/24

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Evahlynn J

oh hell nah I mean scary but uh no…

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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MOVIE E

If you are looking for a hilariously dumb and enjoyable bad movie, congratulations you found it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/01/23

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Synopsis

Blood and an ancient curse allow an executed killer (Gary Busey) to return as a murderous gingerbread man.

Director: Charles Band
Producer: Charles Band
Screenwriter: Brian Muir, Silvia St. Croix
Production Co: Full Moon Entertainment, Talos Entertainment
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR

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