Double Trouble: Unveiling the Sinister Battle of Rival Cinderella Horror Films
Discover the thrilling resurgence of twisted fairy tales as two competing Cinderella horror movies captivate audiences Brace yourself for a haunting twist on beloved childhood stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat Don't miss out on this chilling trend!
Two horror movies based on the folk tale Cinderella are currently being developed. The first one, titled Cinderella's Curse, features Kelly Rian Sanson from Curse of Humpty Dumpty 2 and is set to be released in October. This film is produced and directed by Louisa Warren, known for her collaboration with Scott Jeffrey on a horror movie about the Tooth Fairy called Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey.
According to Deadline, a competing movie called Cinderella's Revenge has also been announced. Directed by Andy Edwards, the film is currently in production in the UK. It follows Cinderella, played by Lauren Staerck, as she joins forces with her Fairy Godmother, played by Natasha Henstridge from Species, to seek bloody revenge on her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. The cast also includes Stephanie Lodge, Beatrice Fletcher, Megan Purvis, and Darrell Griggs.
Can The Twisted Fairy Tale Trend Continue If None of the Movies Are Good?
These Cinderella movies are part of a recent trend where classic fairy tales and children's stories are transformed into twisted horror stories. This trend has been made possible either by utilizing public domain material or by making changes to avoid copyright issues, as seen in The Mean One, which was inspired by The Grinch. This surge in horror adaptations can be attributed to the success of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey in 2022, which earned $5 million despite having a budget of only $100,000.
The writer-director behind Blood and Honey is currently working on several horror reimaginings, including Bambi and Peter Pan, as well as a sequel to Winnie-the-Pooh. Although these projects have gained attention for their subversion of beloved children's stories, the movies released so far have generally been poorly received. Blood and Honey, for instance, has received a dismal 3 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while The Mean One only fared slightly better with a rating of 21 percent.
There is a chance that one of these new Cinderella movies could receive some level of critical acclaim and also achieve financial success. However, if both of them end up being disliked by both critics and audiences, it will further contribute to the lack of trust in this unique subgenre of horror films. This sudden surge of unconventional titles may disappear just as rapidly as it emerged.
