A Dark Twist on Cinderella's Tale
"The Ugly Stepsister" attempts to retell the Cinderella story from a different angle, moving between horror and social critique. The film highlights how the pressure to achieve beauty can turn into a painful, even terrifying experience. Through symbolic imagery and distinctive atmosphere, it emphasizes its message and prompts the audience to question prevailing beauty standards. While certain moments feel predictable and some scenes are overly intense, the result is still a distinctive and thought-provoking work.
- msilavi
- 19 sep 2025