The teaser for the 2025 film, a unique blend of fairy tale and body horror titled “The Ugly Stepsister“, was released online on Monday. This movie is set to redefine your perspective of Cinderella for good. In the two-minute sneak peek, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of the storyline and a tantalizing glimpse into the film’s graphic violence and gore. There are also eerie suggestions of other unsettling elements. Remarkably, this is achieved without dialogue as the production is a collaborative effort among Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark. In the U.S., it will premiere in cinemas on April 18th, and later may become available on Shudder for streaming. Given the early reviews, it’s certain to be an intriguing watch either way.
Titled “The Ugly Stepsister,” this film was penned and orchestrated by Emilie Blichfeldt, deviating from recent fairy tale horror reboots you may have encountered. Instead, it delves into a grim interpretation of the classic Cinderella tale, exploring the depths of beauty obsession and its extreme consequences. The narrative unfolds in an imaginative 19th-century setting, with Lea Myren portraying Elvira, a determined woman prepared to go to any lengths to win the prince’s affection and outshine her stepsister.
In the trailer displayed above, Elvira’s pursuit of perfection pushes her beyond basic cosmetic procedures into something ominous, with no one to dissuade her. Rebekka, her stepmother, also seems driven by selfish desires, and it appears that Agnes, her stepsister, might not be entirely blameless either.
In January 2025, the film titled “The Ugly Stepsister” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, receiving widespread acclaim from international critics. Since then, it has fared well in various other film festivals and premiered in Norwegian cinemas on March 7th. Shudder secured the distribution rights for this movie, which means they will manage its screenings across North America, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. It remains unclear when “The Ugly Stepsister” will be added to Shudder’s streaming service, but it is expected to be included in their extensive horror collection eventually.
As I write this, the film “The Ugly Stepsister” currently holds a 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer, based on feedback from 39 trusted critics. The reviews commend the movie for pushing important themes to startling limits, a twist that seems to be well-received in the fairy tale realm of “Cinderella”. They also advise viewers to stay alert, as the most jaw-dropping moment of the film could appear at any instant.
The Ugly Stepsister hits theaters in the U.S. on Friday, April 18th. Tickets are on sale now.
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