The much-anticipated trailer for The Ugly Stepsister (2025), directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, has been officially released by Shudder and IFC Films. The film promises a fresh and eerie take on the traditional Cinderella tale, blending fairy tale elements with horror to deliver a truly sinister story.
Starring in the film are Lea Myren as Elvira, Thea Sofie Loch Næss as the enchanting Agnes, and Ane Dahl Torp, who completes the central cast. Elvira, driven by a desire to win the affection of the prince, finds herself locked in fierce competition with the beautiful Agnes in a kingdom where beauty is both an obsession and a brutal game. The trailer hints at the dark, twisted path Elvira must take in her quest to be the belle of the ball, setting the stage for a chilling journey.
Blichfeldt, making her feature directorial debut, also penned the screenplay for this darkly entertaining narrative. Produced by Maria Ekerhovd, The Ugly Stepsister weaves a tale where appearance is everything, and the cost of beauty is far more than what the characters expect.
In the trailer, viewers are given a glimpse of the intense rivalry between the two women, with Elvira ready to go to extreme lengths to outshine Agnes and win the prince’s heart. This gothic reimagining offers an unsettling perspective on the well-known fairy tale, as the lines between beauty, power, and horror begin to blur.
The movie will debut in select U.S. theaters on April 18, 2025, under the distribution of Shudder and IFC Films. Fans of fairy tale horror can expect a thrilling ride as they dive into this twisted version of a beloved classic.
The trailer for The Ugly Stepsister builds anticipation for a film that promises to challenge the traditional narrative of Cinderella with a blend of dark fairy tale elements and psychological horror.
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