Schauburg's Dark Comedy Frenzy: The Ugly Stepsister
Movie recommendations for Neustadt cinemas, effective from 5th June 2025
Step into the twisted world of Emilie Blichfeldt's 2025 masterpiece, "The Ugly Stepsister" - a satirical dark comedy body horror film that takes the classic Cinderella story and gives it a brutal makeover. Here's a sneak peek:
A Gory Take on a Fairy Tale Classic
The story kicks off with a barrel of dysfunction as Rebecca, a struggling mother, and her ugly-duckling daughter Elvira take in a beautiful new stepsister, Agnes. Rebecca, pursued by financial worries, set on securing her family's future by marrying off Elvira to none other than the superficial Prince Julian.
As the royal ball approaches, Elvira is ready to do whatever it takes to win the prince's heart—and looks. She undergoes a series of agonizing surgeries and procedures to enhance her looks. Meanwhile, naturally beautiful Agnes, with her enchanting charm, captivates the prince's attention at the ball.
Elvira, hell-bent on victory, indulges in grotesque acts that include chopping off her toes to squeeze into the alluring glass slipper. Spoiler alert: she cuts the wrong foot! Her mother, Rebecca, salvages the situation, but Elvira's efforts still come up short. In the end, Agnes and Prince Julian find true love, leaving Elvira in despair.
This dark comedy explores themes of beauty, societal pressure, and the corridors of extremity that individuals traverse to achieve their dreams, all coupled with a generous serving of dark humor and body horror.
Catch "The Ugly Stepsister" at Schauburg as part of their horror or independent film circuit. It's going to be a wild ride, folks! 🎟️🍿💥🤔🩸🩹✨
Movies-and-tv enthusiasts who enjoy dark comedy and horror genres should mark their calendars for Schauburg's screening of "The Ugly Stepsister," a captivating body horror film that offers a fresh, twisted take on the classic Cinderella story. This entertainment extravaganza, filled with satire, dark humor, and grotesque scenes, offers a unique blend of entertainment and thought-provoking social commentary.
