Overview

• 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.