The Ugly Stepsister (2025)

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In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, and she will go to any length to catch the prince’s eye.

Director: Emilie Blichfeldt
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date:
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Erik Kaada, Vilde Tuv
Cinematography: Marcel Zyskind
Editing: Marcel Zyskind, Olivia Neergaard-Holm
Production: Mer Film, Lava Films, MOTOR, Scanbox Production, Zentropa International Sweden, Mediefondet Zefyr, Film i Väst
Country: Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden
Language: Norsk, Polski, svenska
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: no

Themes

Body Mutilation and Gore Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Scary Celebration on a Cursed Holiday, Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor

Keywords

satire, based on fairy tale, shocking, beauty standards, desperate, stepmother stepdaughter relationship, independent film, body horror, psychological horror, horror, cinderella story, baffled, bold, brisk, exuberant

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ugly Stepsister about?
In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, and she will go to any length to catch the prince’s eye.
Who directed The Ugly Stepsister?
The Ugly Stepsister was directed by Emilie Blichfeldt.
Who stars in The Ugly Stepsister?
The Ugly Stepsister stars Lea Myren, Ane Dahl Torp, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Flo Fagerli, Isac Calmroth, Malte Gårdinger.
How long is The Ugly Stepsister?
The Ugly Stepsister has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is The Ugly Stepsister?
The Ugly Stepsister is a Horror, Comedy, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Ugly Stepsister?
The Ugly Stepsister had a budget of $4M.
How much did The Ugly Stepsister gross?
The Ugly Stepsister grossed $5M worldwide.
Where was The Ugly Stepsister produced?
The Ugly Stepsister was produced in Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden.
What are the themes of The Ugly Stepsister?
The themes of The Ugly Stepsister include: Body Mutilation and Gore Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Scary Celebration on a Cursed Holiday, Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor.