The official trailer for the upcomingCinderella-inspired horror comedyThe Ugly Stepsisteris out!
The director talked about how in this version, thestepsister cuts off her toesto make the shoe fit in.
The director shared that it was important for her to make Elvira a layered character.
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This made it difficult for Blichfeldt to write Cinderellas character as well.
However, she soon realized that in each version of the fairytale, everything comes naturally for Cinderella.
In contrast,everything is difficult for Elvira.This helped her develop the central storyline ofThe Ugly Stepsister.
The Ugly Stepsister offers a comedic horror twist on the classic fairy tale, centering on Cinderella’s stepsister, Elvira. Set in a kingdom obsessed with beauty, Elvira competes with her glamorous sibling, resorting to drastic measures to win the prince’s affection.
The Ugly Stepsisteris scheduled to be released in theatres across the U.S. on April 18, 2025.
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