COMPETITION: Win The Ugly Stepsister: (Limited Edition) 4K UHD / Blu-Ray

From Second Sight Films’ comes the lauded horror film The Ugly Stepsister and it is set for a Limited Edition Dual 4K UHD/Blu-ray makeover. The Limited Edition and Standard Editions are set for release on 23 February 2026 and available to pre-order now.

And to celebrate we have a copy  to give away!

Synopsis:

Beloved fairytale Cinderella gets a blood curdling body horror transformation in Emilie Blichfeldt’s nightmarish tale –The Ugly Stepsister – that features a brutally spellbinding performance from Lea Myren as wicked stepsibling Elvira.

When recently widowed Rebekka (Ane Dahl Torp) finds herself a new husband, a widower who she believes to be rich, she drags her two daughters, Elvira (Myren) and Alma (Flo Fagerli), along for the ride, as they move in with him and his beautiful daughter Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Naess).

Then things go awry when, at their wedding breakfast, her new husband throws cake at Elvira, sparking sudden death and Rebekka is left not only to deal with her family, but also a new uppity stepdaughter and the stark realisation that her partner was the opposite of wealthy. 

Now the impressionable Elvira, who dreams of marrying the prince, must find a way to bag her beau and beat her greatest rival, her beautiful stepsister. Increasingly desperate she resorts to extreme measures in a quest for physical perfection, which she believes will win not only the prince’s heart, but some much needed financial stability for her hard to please mother. Then the gore-filled fun really starts, as she tries to become the belle of the ball in a retch worthy revamp.

Talking of transformations, the brand-new Limited Edition is guaranteed to wow with a plethora of treasures that sees the film presented in a stunning slipcase with new artwork by Ann Bembi and a 120-page book. There are features galore including new interviews, new commentaries, plus two short films and more. The film will also be released in Standard Editions. Please see full list of features on the press release attached.

All you wishes will come true when you invest in The Ugly Stepsister Limited Edition is a must-own fever dream of a release from Second Sight Films.

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REVIEW: The Ugly Stepsister (2025 Film) - Starring Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp, and Flo Fagerli

 

A Haunting Fairytale Turned Body Horror Masterpiece

The Ugly Stepsister, the feature debut from Norwegian writer-director Emilie Blichfeldt, is a fearless and ferocious deconstruction of beauty myths. Taking the bones of Cinderella and twisting them into a grim body horror satire, Blichfeldt strips away fantasy to expose the cruelty beneath. The result is a raw, razor-sharp tale about control, trauma and the violent cost of perfection.

From its unsettling first scene, the film sets out to disturb. Lea Myren delivers a transformative performance as Elvira, the forgotten daughter disfigured by her mother’s relentless pursuit of beauty and status. Blichfeldt refuses to look away, showing in graphic detail the invasive procedures, forced starvation and self-harm that Elvira endures. These scenes are brutal but never gratuitous. Each one reinforces the central theme: beauty is not natural, it is inflicted.

Visually, the film is as striking as it is harrowing. Fairytale finery is paired with surgical steel, and lavish ballrooms are filmed with sterile precision. The contrast between glamour and suffering is jarring and effective. Blichfeldt’s control of tone, camera and design crafts an atmosphere that feels dreamlike and dreadful at once. This is a world where sequins cling to blood and beauty masks violence.

What gives the film its edge is its dark wit. The humour is bleak but intentional, a scalpel cutting through hypocrisy. Blichfeldt satirises society’s obsession with appearance and its willingness to sacrifice women on the altar of desirability. There are no easy laughs here, only sharp observations delivered with unnerving clarity. Romance is revealed as hollow, transformation as torture, and acceptance as conditional.

The supporting cast deepens the story’s emotional resonance. Ane Dahl Torp is chilling as Rebekka, the mother whose cruelty masquerades as care. Thea Sofie Loch Næss offers a layered take on the archetypal Cinderella figure, and Flo Fagerli, as the youngest sister Alma, brings a quiet emotional weight that humanises the horror.

There are moments where the pacing falters. At just under two hours, the middle section drags slightly, repeating ideas already clearly established. A tighter edit could have heightened the film’s impact without sacrificing its mood or message.

Even so, The Ugly Stepsister remains one of the year’s most original and uncompromising films. Blichfeldt’s voice is fierce and distinct, and her debut proves she can balance shock with substance. This is not just a horror film; it is a brutal, beautiful scream against unrealistic standards and generational cycles of control.

Unflinching, provocative and painfully relevant, The Ugly Stepsister holds a mirror to our obsession with beauty and shows us what’s lurking underneath. It’s not easy viewing, but it is essential.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Available now on Digital

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