Near-perfect “savagely brutal” horror movie The Ugly Stepsister is now available to watch at home

As a horror enthusiast myself, I’d highly recommend checking out “The Ugly Stepsister” this weekend. This chilling Norwegian production is now streaming for your viewing pleasure at home!

As a passionate gamer, let me share my thoughts on this chilling reinterpretation of the classic Grimm Brothers’ tale, Cinderella – aptly titled by its director Emilie Blichfeldt. This time, I find myself drawn into the dark and grisly world of Elvira (Lea Myren), a lead character who will stop at nothing, even if it means venturing to the extremes of gore, to win the heart of the prince.

After hitting the big screen earlier this year, “The Ugly Stepsister” can now be streamed by all Shudder subscribers.

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The character, “The Ugly Stepsister,” is given a thoughtful analysis concerning self-image and societal beauty norms, as she strives, at all costs, to capture the prince’s admiration.

In a realm where beauty is ruthlessly pursued, Elvira and the captivating Agnes will vie for the title of the most alluring lady at the grand event. (This version maintains the original meaning but uses simpler language and a more conversational tone.)

After debuting at the Sundance Film Festival this year, the horror film has maintained an impressive 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 102 critic reviews, earning it the title of ‘Fresh Certified.’

Mashable referred to The Ugly Stepsister as “extremely violent yet oddly attractive,” whereas Bloody Disgusting stated it was “refined, stylish, and gruesome.

Paste added: “A beautifully captured and often quite funny piece of feminist social satire.”

In a critique by Variety, it is pointed out how Blichfeldt highlights that the unattainable beauty standards imposed on women are unjust and unfair, whether they exist in reality or in the distorted fantasy realm of her fictional kingdom. The characters’ emotions contrast sharply with societal expectations placed upon them.

It has been announced that the 1998 horror film, “Urban Legend,” will be receiving a fresh update set in contemporary times.

The central plot of the original horror movie revolved around a series of murders occurring at a university campus, which appeared to be based on urban myths. The cast consisted of Jared Leto from Suicide Squad, Joshua Jackson known for Dawson’s Creek, Michael Rosenbaum famous for Smallville, and Tara Reid, who starred in Sharknado.

A new version, currently in its early stages of development, by Sony’s Screen Gems label, is being worked on to explore the appearance and dissemination of urban legends within a context of digital data and social media.

The Ugly Stepsister is available to watch now on Shudder.

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2025-05-09 16:31