The Ugly Stepsister 2025
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What is The Ugly Stepsister?
The Ugly Stepsister is a satirical black comedy body horror film released in the United States on April 18, 2025, with a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes. Written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, the film is also known by its Norwegian title, Den Stygge Stesøsteren.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 7, 2025
- Original language
- NO
- Origin
- Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden
- Studios
- Mer Film, Lava Films, MOTOR
- Budget
- $4,250,000
- Revenue
- $5,325,096
- Genres
- Horror, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Ugly Stepsister is a satirical black comedy body horror film released in the United States on April 18, 2025, with a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes. Written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, the film is also known by its Norwegian title, Den Stygge Stesøsteren. Set in a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty functions as a brutal business, the plot follows a character named Elvira as she battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, Agnes. Determined to catch the Prince's eye, Elvira goes to any length to achieve her goals. The film spans the horror, comedy, and drama genres and has an unrated status. Additional production and distribution details, cast members, awards, and specific box-office figures are not provided in the available sources.
Should you watch it?
“A darkly twisted fairy tale where beauty is a battlefield.”
- Bold reimagining of a classic fairy tale
- Strong directorial debut with unique tone
- Visceral commentary on beauty standards
- Not for viewers sensitive to body horror
- May be too extreme for traditional fairy tale fans
You enjoy subversive fairy tales with a horror edge.
Contains body horror and satirical violence; not suitable for young children.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this film appropriate for children?
No, the film contains body horror and mature themes unsuitable for young audiences.
Is it based on Cinderella?
Yes, it's a dark reimagining of the Grimm Brothers' Cinderella fairy tale.
What genre is the film?
It is a satirical black comedy with body horror elements.
Is it in English?
The film is mostly in Norwegian, with international cast and production.
Who directed The Ugly Stepsister?
Emilie Blichfeldt, in her feature film directorial debut.