Cinderella
신데렐라
With a renowned plastic surgeon for a mother, Hyun-soo is always surrounded by girls in line for beauty consultations. But her happiness comes to an end as her friends who have received facial surgery from her mother start to commit mysterious suicides by cutting out their faces.
Why it matters
A chilling descent into body horror that unpacks beauty obsession through a grim South Korean lens.
- Masterful practical effects make the grotesque facial mutilations viscerally unsettling.
- A sharp critique of cosmetic surgery culture, turning real-world anxieties into nightmare fuel.
- Perfect for fans of body horror who appreciate atmospheric dread over cheap shocks—think early Park Chan-wook meets Cronenberg.
- The slow burn mood and eerie quietude build a suffocating tension that lingers beyond the credits.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
18
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
57
Survival
17
