The Ugly Stepsister

Based On “Cinderella”

The Ugly Stepsister (Norwegian: Den Stygge Stesøsteren) is a 2025 satirical black comedy body horror film written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, in her feature film directorial debut. An international production mostly in Norwegian, it is loosely based on the 19th century fairytale "Aschenputtel" by the Brothers Grimm, itself a retelling of the French fairy tale "Cinderella"; unlike most versions of the stories revolving around Cinderella, it focuses instead on one of her stepsisters who embarks on a grueling quest to capture the heart of a handsome prince. It stars Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp and Flo Fagerli. The film had its world premiere as the opening film of the Midnight section of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on 23 January.

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Release date:

January 23, 2025

Director:

Emilie Blichfeldt

Cast:

Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Lea Myren, Katarzyna Herman, Malte Gårdinger, Isac Calmroth

Genre:

Body horror, Black comedy, Satirical

Country:

Sweden, Norway, Poland, Denmark

Language:

Norwegian

Year page:

2025 in adaptations