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Emilie Blichfeldt's 'The Ugly Stepsister' Redefines Cinderella

1/24/2025

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Norwegian filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt captivates audiences with her debut film, "The Ugly Stepsister," at Sundance. This horror-comedy reimagines the Cinderella story through the eyes of Elvira, the overlooked stepsister, who takes drastic steps to conform to beauty ideals. Blichfeldt's vision challenges societal norms and champions the underdog, landing a distribution deal with Shudder.

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Story summary

Norwegian filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt captivates audiences with her debut film, "The Ugly Stepsister," at Sundance. This horror-comedy reimagines the Cinderella story through the eyes of Elvira, the overlooked stepsister, who takes drastic steps to conform to beauty ideals. Blichfeldt's vision challenges societal norms and champions the underdog, landing a distribution deal with Shudder.