Episode 168 - The Ugly Stepsister (2025)

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review The Ugly Stepsister (2025).

Elvira has her heart set on Prince Julian and is determined to mold herself into the ideal beauty of their kingdom. This story offers a fresh and gritty perspective on the classic tale of Cinderella, told through the eyes of her stepsister. Unlike the familiar Disney version we all grew up with, this retelling dives into the obsession with beauty, Plus tapeworms lots of tapeworms!

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:02 Brian our AI chum, with the film details.
• 3:25 Initial take on the film and subtitles.
• 8:17 Tales of Norway and the fantasy setting.
• 13:00 The Cinderella aspect, and sexual content.
• 17:31 Prince Julian - everyone want to marry him!?!
• 20:02 Rebekka’s short marriage.
• 21:39 Elvira the noble virgin vs Cinderella.
• 23:39 The death of Otto and animal friends.
• 27:18 A series of painful and primitive surgeries.
• 31:28 Challenging scenes and success at the Ball.
• 36:16 Sophie von Kronenberg and Madame Vanja.
• 39:48 Unlikeable characters and food issues!
• 44:55 A gross dress fitting.
• 47:32 The Ball.
• 52:54 Making the shoe fit and Tapeworm(s)!
• 59:35 The Ranking.
• 1:05:07 Leaderboard position.
• 1:09:15 Outro.