The Ugly Stepsister (2025) - A Body Horror Movie Review

          The Ugly Stepsister (2025) is a body horror movie directed by Emilie Blichfeldt. It is her debut direction but it looks like she is an experienced director cum writer. It is surprisingly interesting.

           Elvia and Alma are sisters. Agnes (Cinderlla) is her stepsister. They are dreamt to get married to the prince for the same reason ( to become rich ). Everyone thinks that Elvia is ugly. Elvia's mother tries to change Elvia's body surgically. Agnes ALICE Cinderlla with the help of her fairy mother tries to marry the prince. The scenes and plot twists are unimaginable.

           Hats -Off to the writer Emilie for her perfect execution and the actress in this film.

Lea myren and Thea Sofie are literally lived as the characters. Even the supporting actors scored 100/100 in their execution. The BGM and tone of the film helps to maintain the horror tone till the end. 

            This movie will not be worked out for all the audiences. We come to know this is an another version of Cinderlla's story (from Elvia's point of view) in the second half. It is a slow burn dramatic horror movie and there are few open sex scenes. It is not suitable for family audiences. Definitely, it will be one of the best body horror movies. 

          Overall, The Ugly Stepsister warns us not to go beyond the natural beauty, slightly similar one line like The Substance. It is worth to watch.

Imdb 6.4/10

Lit Scale 7/10