On behalf of IFC Films and Shudder, we have the trailer for Emilie Blichfeldt's provocative satire and fairytale horror THE UGLY STEPSISTER, opening in theaters April 18, 2025.
THE UGLY STEPSISTER is a darkly entertaining fairy tale horror from Norwegian writer and director Emilie Blichfeldt in her feature directorial debut. The film gathered acclaim at its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and at the Berlin International Film Festival. IFC Films and Shudder will release THE UGLY STEPSISTER theatrically on April 18th. You can read our review here.
A sinister twist on the classic Cinderella story, THE UGLY STEPSISTER follows Elvira (Lea Myren) 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 (Thea Sofie Loch Næss) to become the belle of the ball.
A biting satire and cinematically exhilarating directorial debut, THE UGLY STEPSISTER is a timely examination of body image and beauty standards, identifying Emilie Blichfeldt as one of the most exciting new international filmmaking voices.
Emilie Blichfeldt (b. 1991) is renowned for her bold and provocative short films. Her graduation film from the Norwegian Film School in 2018, Sara’s Intimate Confessions, was selected for festivals such as Locarno and Clermont-Ferrand. Her short film Sara's Intimate Confessions won the World Prize at the Locarno Film Festival in 2018. THE UGLY STEPSISTER marks Emilie’s debut as a feature film director.