The Ugly Stepsister
‘The Ugly Stepsister’ cleverly flips the classic Cinderella tale, offering a smart and emotionally resonant reinterpretation from the perspective of the frequently misunderstood stepsister. Norwegian writer-director Emilie Blichfeldt delivers a brutal, body-horror reimagining of Cinderella, centered on Elvira, the “ugly” stepsister, who embarks on a grotesque transformation to win the prince’s attention. Elvira (Lea Myren) undergoes…