The feature debut of Norwegian writer/director Emilie Blichfeldt, The Ugly Stepsister delivers a
dark twist on the classic Cinderella tale. Lea Myren plays Elvira, a young woman competing with the
beautiful Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Næss) for the affections of a prince in this
satire of body image and beauty standards.
The Ugly Stepsister is in US cinemas from April 18th and
UK/ROI cinemas from April 25th.
Check out the trailer below.
The official synopsis reads:
A sinister twist on the classic Cinderella story, THE UGLY STEPSISTER follows Elvira (Lea Myren) as she prepares to earn the prince’s affection at any cost. In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Næss) to become the belle of the ball.