Two dominant themes in modern horror—twisted fairy tales and body horror critiquing the beauty industry—collide in The Ugly Stepsister, the debut feature from Emilie Blichfeldt. Inspired by the classic Cinderella story, the film follows Elvira as she seeks to win the Prince’s attention—at any cost.
Presented by Shudder, The Ugly Stepsister will make its world premiere during the Midnight section on opening night at Sundance. Blichfeldt, known for her award-winning short films, steps into feature filmmaking with this dark reimagining.
The film stars Ea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, and Ane Dahl Torp. According to its IMDb page, The Ugly Stepsister is set to release this spring.
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.
The Ugly Stepsister
Writer/Director: Emilie Blichfeldt
Cast: Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp
Producer: Maria Ekerhovd
Cinematographer: Marcel Zyskind
Editor: Olivia Neergaard-Holm