The Ugly Stepsister Gives Cinderella a Feminist Twist
The Ugly Stepsister, the feature debut of Norwegian director Emilie Blichfeldt, offers a daring and unexpected take on the classic Cinderella tale. Combining elements of comedy and body horror, the film reimagines the story through the eyes of Elvira, one of Cinderella's stepsisters, and is set in a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business.
Vegans Rejoice: Bambi is Getting Revenge
Vegans, animal lovers, and horror aficionados alike, rejoice: Bambi is getting revenge. And for those of us still haunted by the memory of that hunter’s gunshot, there’s a certain satisfaction in imagining Bambi’s story coming full circle—this time with the predator becoming the prey.
31 Days of Nerd Horror: Day 19
Today’s horror journey begins with Mercedes M. Yardley’s modern, nightmarish retelling of an old fairytale, Little Dead Red. Then we take a comedic turn with the movie Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, and delve into the darkly charming world of Cult of the Lamb. We close out the day by exploring the strange happenings at Skinwalker Ranch.