Monthly Film Discussion: The Ugly Stepsister

This is a monthly online Zoom film discussion, where the film is announced ahead of time and we let you know where you can watch it before the event.

This month’s pick is The Ugly Stepsister (2025).

Synopsis: The Ugly Stepsister (Norwegian: Den Stygge Stesøsteren) is a 2025 body horror film written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt in her directorial debut. The film, starring Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp, and Flo Fagerli, making use of the motif of the fairy tale "Cinderella", retells a twisted story of Elvira, who competes against her beautiful stepsister in a bloody battle for beauty.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52C0rqyZKhg.

It can be viewed on Shudder: https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/the-ugly-stepsister/3c85aaff9a66d348

Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-ugly-stepsister/umc.cmc.50fscf23y60crueh2j1v3n5na

Amazon Prime (via Shudder, can also rent and purchase): https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Ugly-Stepsister/0QUJ63X4KRXLJEZSORJWVMEGJP

(*Zoom link will only be live at 6:30 pm.)

See you there!