IMDb RATING : 7.2/10
The Ugly Stepsister is a dark reimagining of the classic Cinderella tale, told through the twisted eyes of one of the infamous stepsisters.
Set in a lavish yet decaying kingdom, the story follows Isolde, a misunderstood and bitter young woman overshadowed by her beautiful stepsister, Cinderella. Years of neglect, envy, and societal rejection twist her mind into something dangerous. When the royal ball offers a chance at redemption and revenge, Isolde sets out to change her fate—by any means necessary.
As the palace prepares for the ball, mysterious disappearances and whispers of bloodshed ripple through the kingdom. Isolde, armed with a wicked plan and a sharpened cleaver, descends into a psychological spiral where fantasy and reality blur. With every step, she questions whether she wants the prince—or just to finally be seen.
Told with gothic flair, psychological horror, and a touch of tragic elegance, The Ugly Stepsister peels back the mask of a fairy tale to reveal the raw, human emotions beneath. Beauty, after all, is only skin-deep—and sometimes the real monster is the one who’s been ignored all along.
This haunting retelling explores jealousy, identity, and the dark side of happily ever after.
Director : Emilie Blichfeldt.
Writer : Emilie Blichfeldt.
Stars : Lea MyrenAne Dahl TorpThea Sofie Loch Næss.
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