The Cinderella-Inspired Horror Movie That Made Someone Vomit Sets 2025 Release Date

The Cinderella-inspired horror movie The Ugly Stepsister (Den stygge stesøsteren)officially sets its 2025 release date. The film, written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, is a dark and twisted take on the fairy tale, following Elvira (Lea Myren), a young woman desperate to earn the prince’s affection. In the 19th-century kingdom where beauty is paramount, Elvira undergoes intense surgery to compete against the enchanting Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Næss). Featuring grotesque body horror, decomposing corpses, and a satirical critique of the beauty industry, the Norwegian-language film is reminiscent of other notable boundary-pushing horror films like The Substance.
According to Fangoria, The Ugly Stepsister has received an official release date of April 18, when it will hit theaters nationwide via IFC Films and Shudder. The indie film first made headlines after its premiere at Sundance earlier this year, where its unrelenting gore—from someone eating a live tapeworm to the primitive surgery...
According to Fangoria, The Ugly Stepsister has received an official release date of April 18, when it will hit theaters nationwide via IFC Films and Shudder. The indie film first made headlines after its premiere at Sundance earlier this year, where its unrelenting gore—from someone eating a live tapeworm to the primitive surgery...
- 3/12/2025
- by Bella Garcia
- ScreenRant
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