The Ugly Stepsister

Set in a kingdom where physical beauty is treated as a ruthless business, this story follows Elvira as she struggles to compete with her stunning stepsister, Agnes. Driven by a desire to capture the attention of Prince Julian, Elvira is willing to take extreme and disturbing measures to achieve perfection. The narrative blends fantasy elements with social satire and body horror, focusing on the lengths Elvira will go to in order to win the prince's heart.

The film was written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt. The main cast includes Lea Myren as Elvira, Isac Calmroth as Prince Julian, and Thea Sofie Loch Næss as Agnes, with Ane Dahl Torp and Flo Fagerli in supporting roles. A total of 21 actors are credited in the production, which was a joint effort between companies from Denmark, Norway, Poland, and Sweden.

With a budget of 4 million USD, the movie earned 6 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has been well received by both viewers and professionals. On IMDb, the film holds a 7/10 rating from 42,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a 7.3/10 rating from 1,318 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher score of 7.6/10 based on 143 reviews.