The modern Cinderella story has been told for over three centuries, and yet its subject matter remains both entertaining and enlightening. There are plenty of films — especially in the horror genre — that push the Cinderella narrative to dark, harrowing places. That being said, 2025’s The Ugly Stepsister, the debut feature film of Norwegian […]
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How much would we sacrifice to be beautiful? Though we all hope to love our bodies exactly as they are, it’s difficult in a world that values women based on their adherence to conventional beauty standards. This is not a modern phenomenon. Dating all the way back to the 18th century, the Brothers Grimm were […]
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Body horror fairytale The Ugly Stepsister, the feature debut by Emilie Blichfeldt that’s just been shortlisted for the Oscars, is getting a brand new Limited Edition 4K UHD release from Second Sight Films. The Limited Edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray release of The Ugly Stepsister is now available to preorder for the February 23, 2026, […]
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