The Gingerdead Man (2005) movie poster

The Gingerdead Man

2005 ·1h 10m · ★ 3.9 (106)

An evil yet adorable Gingerbread man comes to life with the soul of a convicted killer, and this real life cookie monster wreaks havoc on the girl who sent the killer to the electric chair.

Why it matters

A gleefully absurd mash-up of slasher horror and confectionery chaos that doubles as a cult midnight movie staple.

  • A killer cookie with a grudge? This is camp horror at its sugary, blood-soaked best—perfect for fans of schlocky, self-aware B-movies.
  • Practical effects bring the gingerbread menace to life with goofy charm, embracing low-budget creativity over slick polish.
  • The film riffs on slasher tropes while leaning into its own deliciously ridiculous premise—think Child’s Play meets dessert-themed mayhem.
  • Not for the faint of taste or those seeking subtle scares, but a cult curiosity that highlights how horror can find teeth (and knives) in the most unexpected places.
35 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
43
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
RevengeSlasher

Tone

Satirical

TMDB Keywords

gingerbread manhilariouskillerpuppet

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