The Ugly Stepsister
Combining comedy and horror, the film is a daring and unexpected take on the world-famous tale, seen through the eyes of the Cinderella’s stepsister, Elvira. The gory film follows Elvira as she battles to compete with her insanely beautiful stepsister in a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business. She will go to any lengths to catch the prince’s eye.
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The Ugly Stepsister
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 7, 2025
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Original Title
Den stygge stesøsteren
Production Companies
Memento Films International, Mer Film, Zentropa International Sweden, Lava Films, MOTOR, Film i Väst, Zefyr Media Fund, Norsk Filminstitutt, Svenska Filminstitutet, Det Danske Filminstitut, Eurimages, DR, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Scanbox
Director
Emilie Kristine Blichfeldt
Budget
$4,250,000
Description
Combining comedy and horror, the film is a daring and unexpected take on the world-famous tale, seen through the eyes of the Cinderella’s stepsister, Elvira. The gory film follows Elvira as she battles to compete with her insanely beautiful stepsister in a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business. She will go to any lengths to catch the prince’s eye.
