❉ A sinister twist on the classic Cinderella story, available to own on Digital Download from 9th May.
Elvira (Lea Myren) has one all-consuming obsession: to win the affection of her kingdom’s handsome prince and live happily ever after. Yet, she lives in the shadow of her beautiful stepsister, Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Næss), who seems fated for the happy ending she’s always dreamed of. But, in a kingdom where beauty is prized above all things, Elvira will get what she wants, no matter what…
Vertigo Releasing, in association with Shudder and IFC Films, is delighted to confirm the digital release date for The Ugly Stepsister. Lovers of horror and fairy tales gone horribly wrong won’t have long to wait before being able to wince from behind their hands from the comfort of their home, with the critically acclaimed Nordic body-horror available to own from 9th May!
Written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, (feature-length directorial debut), The Ugly Stepsister introduces Lea Myren, and also stars Thea Sofie Loch Næss (The Last Kingdom) and Ane Dahl Torp (The Wave).
Classic fairy tales are known to be far more sinister than their more well known animated interpretations, and Emilie Blichfeldt’s The Ugly Stepsister certainly promises to swing the pendulum back towards the grisly. A homage to Charles Perrault’s Cinderella, The Ugly Stepsister is a dark and gruesome adaptation of the classic story where you truly find out exactly how much pain beauty is.
Watch the Trailer here:
Since its festival run, the press reaction for The Ugly Stepsister has been overwhelmingly positive, with Autostraddle claiming it to be “one of the best horror films of the decade so far”, Inverse describing it as “…The Substance for Disney adults” and Bloody Disgusting calling it “elegant, stylish, and gnarly”. The film is currently sitting at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes*.
The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
Synopsis: A sinister twist on the classic Cinderella story, The Ugly Stepsister follows Elvira as she prepares to earn the prince’s affection at any cost. In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes to become the belle of the ball.
Directed By: Emilie Blichfeldt
Written By: Emilie Blichfeldt
Produced By: Maria Ekerhovd
Cast: Lea Myren, Thea Sophie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp
Run Time: 105 mins
Cert: 18
❉ The Ugly Stepsister will be available to own in the UK on Digital Download from 9th May and can be pre-ordered HERE
❉ News source: Keir Waller – Strike Media.
❉ We Are Cult is not responsible for the content of this news release.
Leave a Reply