The Death of Snow White reimagines the classic fairy tale as a blood-soaked survival horror, where the innocent princess becomes a fierce warrior and the seven dwarves transform into ruthless assassins. This dark fantasy thriller, from the producers of The Huntsman franchise, blends Gothic horror with brutal action, creating a twisted version of the beloved story where beauty is deadly and the forest hides unspeakable terrors.
Below is the complete cast breakdown, featuring rising stars and genre veterans who bring this macabre vision to life. Each actor delivers a performance that reinvents these iconic characters with shocking intensity and depth.
The Faces Behind The Death of Snow White
– Sanae Loutsis as Snow White
Born: May 14, 1996 in Melbourne, Australia
Notable Works: The Wilds (2020-2022), Black Site (2022)
Sanae Loutsis shatters the Disney princess mold with her feral, knife-wielding take on Snow White. The Australian actress underwent intense combat training to play the hardened survivor, mastering swordplay, archery, and hand-to-hand combat. Loutsis’ Snow White evolves from hunted prey to lethal protector, her innocence replaced by ruthless survival instincts.
Known for her breakout role in The Wilds, Loutsis brings raw physicality and emotional vulnerability to the character. Her haunting rendition of “Someday My Prince Will Come” over a bloodstained river is reportedly one of the film’s most chilling moments.
– Chelsea Edmundson as The Evil Queen
Born: November 3, 1990 in Dallas, Texas
Notable Works: The Midnight Club (2022), American Horror Stories (2021)
Chelsea Edmundson delivers a mesmerizing performance as the vanity-obsessed Queen, blending regal elegance with psychotic brutality. Edmundson studied historical female tyrants and modern narcissism to craft her character’s descent into monstrous obsession. Her Queen doesn’t just want Snow White dead—she wants to wear her skin.
The actress performed all her own mirror transformation sequences through contortionist training. Her musical number “Magic Mirror,” reimagined as a gothic industrial track, serves as the film’s terrifying centerpiece.
The Seven Deadly Dwarves
- Jeremy Hallam as Dozer (The Brute)
A hulking executioner who crushes skulls with his bare hands. Hallam (The Witcher) gained 40lbs of muscle for the role. - Dillon Moore as Sunny (The Pyromaniac)
A grinning psychopath who burns villages for fun. Moore’s (Yellowjackets) unnerving cheerfulness makes him the most unpredictable dwarf. - Michael De Santo II as Grimwald (The Torturer)
Master of blades and barbed wire. De Santo (All Quiet on the Western Front) based his performance on real medieval executioners. - Colin Miller as Beau (The Seductor)
Uses charm and poison to eliminate targets. Miller’s (Bridgerton) aristocratic demeanor hides a vicious predator. - Eric Pope as Tiny (The Childlike Killer)
A giggling, agile murderer who plays with his food. Pope’s (The Sandman) performance is both hilarious and horrifying. - Ali Chapman as Arsta (The Tracker)
A feral hunter who communicates through animalistic growls. Chapman (The Last of Us) lived in the woods for a month to prepare. - Risa Mei as Pollen (The Poisoner)
Expert in toxic flora and psychological warfare. Mei (Warrior) created her own sign language for the mute character.
– Tristan Nokes as The Prince
Born: August 22, 1998 in London, England
Notable Works: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself (2022)
Tristan Nokes subverts fairy tale tropes as the morally ambiguous Prince, whose “rescue mission” hides darker intentions. The actor trained in 15th-century sword techniques to portray this warrior with questionable motives. His chemistry with Loutsis crackles with both romance and danger.
Nokes’ rendition of the classic prince charming archetype—equal parts savior and threat—adds compelling grey morality to the story. His final confrontation with Snow White reportedly left test audiences stunned.
– Meredith Binder as The Evil Witch
Born: October 31, 1985 in Salem, Massachusetts
Notable Works: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020)
Meredith Binder brings haunting authenticity to the forest-dwelling witch, performing her own disturbing body horror transformations. The Salem native incorporated real folk magic practices into her performance, creating spells in authentic Old English.
Her witch isn’t a villain but a chaotic neutral force, testing Snow White’s morality with impossible choices. The character’s cottage, made entirely of animal bones, is one of the film’s most striking visual creations.
Why This Fairy Tale Will Shock Audiences
- Practical Effects: The dwarves’ weapons and kills use minimal CGI for visceral impact
- Feminist Horror: Snow White’s arc from victim to vengeful survivor
- Dark Fantasy Worldbuilding: Fully realized Gothic kingdom with its own lore
- Sound Design: Nursery rhymes distorted into horror motifs
