The Ugly Stepsister

2025 · 109 min · NO · NR · 7.3 (1,356 votes)

Dir. Emilie Blichfeldt · Starring Lea Myren, Ane Dahl Torp, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Flo Fagerli, Isac Calmroth, Malte Gårdinger · Music John Erik Kaada

“If the shoe doesn't fit...”

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

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A darkly comedic and unsettling fairy tale deconstruction that plunges into the grotesque extremes of societal beauty standards. It's a propulsive, satirical journey through desperate ambition, wrapped in a unique indie horror aesthetic that feels both biting and strangely captivating.

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