Death of a Unicorn

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Death of a Unicorn

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In Theaters Fri Mar 28

1h 44m

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A father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) seeks to exploit the creature's miraculous curative properties.

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Receiving some sparkle from Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega's father-daughter rapport, Death of a Unicorn's broad satire is a bit too on the horn but makes for an entertainingly splattery creature feature.

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Alex Scharfman

Director

Paul Rudd

Elliot

Jenna Ortega

Ridley

Will Poulter

Shepard

Téa Leoni

Belinda

Richard E. Grant

Odell

Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Performances sustain “Death of a Unicorn” and give it the steady magic this all-over-the-map film sadly too often lacks.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 26, 2025

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Matt Singer

ScreenCrush

The characters’ behavior is as predictable as the storyline.

Rated: 5/10

Mar 25, 2025

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Moira MacDonald

Seattle Times

Horror comedy, alas, is a tricky balance, and making a movie dance on a unicorn's horn is trickier still; this one clearly needed a little more unicorn dust.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 25, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Death of a Unicorn isn't as scary or funny as this horror comedy thinks it is. The cast members give capable performances, but the movie sinks due to a weak script that doesn't go beyond unicorns on a deadly rampage and tired clichés of wealthy villains.

Mar 26, 2025

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Mary Beth McAndrews

Dread Central

Yes, it’s weird, and some may not buy into its chaos. But for those willing to saddle up and take this ride, it’s a gloriously bloody odyssey about love, family, and the powers that lurk inside unicorn blood.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 26, 2025

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Michael J. Casey

Boulder Weekly

One of the many frustrations of "Death of a Unicorn" is how shockingly literal it is.

Rated: 1/5

Mar 26, 2025

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Synopsis

A father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) seeks to exploit the creature's miraculous curative properties.

Director: Alex Scharfman
Producer: Alex Scharfman, Drew P. Houpt, Lucas Joaquin, Tyler Campellone, Lars Knudsen, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page
Screenwriter: Alex Scharfman
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Ley Line Entertainment, Square Peg, Secret Engine
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|Language|Gore|Strong Violent Content)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 28, 2025, Wide
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1