What happens when you take a beloved fairy tale, strip away the sugar-coated nostalgia, and throw it into the dark, twisted depths of obsession and power? You get The Death of Snow White—an upcoming indie film that’s redefining the classic story with a bold, gothic vision.
On this episode of PopCultX Little Talks, Danny sits down with the film’s powerhouse duo, Chelsea Edmundson and Sanae Loutsis, to dive deep into their journey from auditions to full immersion in a world of deception, survival, and eerie beauty.
A Snow White Unlike Any Other
Sanae, who brings a fresh take to Snow White, gives us a sneak peek into the emotional complexity of her character—fragile yet fierce, a princess unlike any we’ve seen before. Meanwhile, Chelsea brings the Evil Queen to life with a chilling intensity, exploring the character’s obsession with youth and beauty in a way that hits uncomfortably close to home in today’s world.
But despite the film’s dark and intense tone, Chelsea and Sanae kept things light behind the scenes, avoiding method acting in favor of humor and camaraderie. They share how they’d joke around between takes, only to take a moment before “Action!” to refocus and fully step into their roles.
Behind the Scenes: Costumes, Castles & Combat
From the physically grueling experience of wearing a metal corset that literally drew blood to the jaw-dropping set designs—including a castle built in Sanae’s backyard (yes, really!)—the film’s dedication to practical effects and immersive world-building is next level. The duo also talks about the Seattle Knights, a group of expert medieval fighters who performed intense sword battles with real weapons.
More Than Just a Fairy Tale
This conversation isn’t just about behind-the-scenes tidbits—it’s a deep dive into what makes dark fantasy so compelling. Chelsea and Sanae open up about their love for Pan’s Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, debate whether they’d rather rule a haunted castle or survive in an assassin-filled forest, and even discuss the disturbing beauty rituals of the past (spoiler: leeches were involved).
Mark Your Calendars
With The Death of Snow White set to release in March, this PopCultX Little Talks episode is your ultimate pre-game for the dark fairy tale revolution. Whether you’re a fantasy fan, a sucker for indie films, or just love hearing about actors balancing intense performances with plenty of laughs, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Catch the full conversation now and get ready for The Death of Snow White—because fairy tales were never meant to be pretty.
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