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Glam Rock Meets Body Horror in 'The Ugly Stepsister'

2/12/2026

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Story summary
  • The Ugly Stepsister is a period body-horror black comedy inspired by glam rock and Cinderella.
  • In a ballroom scene, Prince Julian selects a wife, with bold makeup inspired by Cher and Marc Bolan.
  • Makeup designer Anne Cathrine Sauerberg and prosthetic effects designer Thomas Foldberg crafted distinctive looks, including Elvira’s grotesque transformation.
  • They used a special pus for a zit-popping scene to achieve realistic effects.