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  Bugonia (2025) is an upcoming sci‑fi dark comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos , written by Will Tracy, and starring Emma Stone , Jesse Plemons , Aidan Delbis , Stavros Halkias , and Alicia Silverstone . It's an English‑language remake of the South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet! reddit.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 . 🎬 What It's About Plot : Two conspiracy‑obsessed young men, including beekeeper Teddy (Plemons), kidnap company CEO Michelle (Stone), convinced she’s an alien plotting to destroy the Earth youtube.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 people.com +15 . Tone : A pitch‑black, surreally comedic satire addressing themes of economic inequality, mental health, and corporate power, with the uniquely off‑kilter Lanthimos touch youtube.com +15 theverge.com +15 rottentomatoes.com +15 . 🌟 Creative Team & Cast Director : Yorgos Lanthimos ( The Favourite , Poor Things , Kinds of Kindness ), collaborating with Emma Stone for the...
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The Ugly Stepsister (2025) is a provocative Norwegian body horror film that reimagines the Cinderella fairy tale through a grotesque and satirical lens.

 

The Ugly Stepsister (2025) is a provocative Norwegian body horror film that reimagines the Cinderella fairy tale through a grotesque and satirical lens. Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt in her feature debut, the film delves into themes of beauty standards, societal pressure, and personal transformation.The Sun+7Polygon+7IMDb+7Letterboxd+10The Guardian+10The Sun+10

🎬 Film Overview



  • Director & Writer: Emilie Blichfeldt

  • Cast: Lea Myren (Elvira), Thea Sofie Loch Næss (Agnes), Ane Dahl Torp, Flo Fagerli, Isac Calmroth

  • Runtime: 105 minutes

  • Languages: Norwegian, Polish, Danish, Swedish

  • Production: International co-production between Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark Bloody Disgusting!+1Fandango+1Polygon+10Wikipedia+10Sportskeeda+10Diario AS+14Letterboxd+14Wikipedia+14

🧵 Plot Summary

Set in 18th-century Europe, the story follows Elvira, a young woman overshadowed by her beautiful stepsister, Agnes. Driven by a desire to win the affection of Prince Julian, Elvira undergoes extreme and gruesome transformations, including primitive cosmetic surgeries and dangerous dieting practices, to conform to societal beauty ideals. The film critiques these standards by portraying the lengths to which individuals might go to achieve perceived perfection. The GuardianThe Guardian+2Polygon+2The Times+2

🩸 Reception & Impact

Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025, The Ugly Stepsister opened the Midnight Section and later featured in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. The film garnered attention for its intense body horror elements, with reports of audience members experiencing physical reactions during screenings. The Sun+2Wikipedia+2Sportskeeda+2Wikipedia+2Reddit+2Polygon+2

Critics have noted the film's unsettling yet thought-provoking approach to familiar narratives. The Guardian described it as an "ingenious reworking of the fairy tale," highlighting its exploration of body image and societal expectations. Roger Ebert+3The Guardian+3Bloody Disgusting!+3

📅 Release Information

  • Norway: March 7, 2025

  • United States: April 18, 2025

  • United Kingdom: April 25, 2025

  • Streaming: Available on Shudder starting May 9, 2025 The Sun+1Sportskeeda+1When To Stream+1Bloody Disgusting!+1

🎥 Watch the Trailer

For a glimpse into the film's haunting aesthetic and narrative, you can watch the official trailer below:

The Ugly Stepsister stands out as a bold reinterpretation of a classic tale, challenging viewers to confront the dark facets of beauty and desire.



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