The Ugly Stepsister Trailer Unveils Gruesome Body Horror Spin on Cinderella

Norwegian filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt's critically acclaimed reimagining of the classic fairy tale explores societal beauty standards through shocking body modification scenes.

• The Ugly Stepsister, a body horror film by Emilie Blichfeldt, reinterprets Cinderella with a dark and violent lens, critiquing societal pressures and beauty ideals.
• The film follows Elvira, the 'ugly stepsister,' as she undergoes brutal body modifications to compete for the prince's affection in a kingdom obsessed with beauty.
• The first trailer, released in March 2025, highlights the film's gruesome imagery, including graphic surgical scenes and extreme self-alteration.
• Premiering at Sundance 2025, the film received critical acclaim, earning a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score and praise for its visceral social commentary.
• Set for U.S. theatrical release on April 18, 2025, and U.K. release on April 25, the film will stream on Shudder later this year.

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