What makesDeath of a Unicorngo the extra mile is also the massive heart it wears on its sleeve.
What Is ‘Death of a Unicorn’ About?
Ridley’s acne has vanished while Elliott’s allergies have gone away.
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That doesn’t mean that the film isn’t without its heart.
While nearly every character is pretty despicable, Ortega and Rudd are just so naturally charismatic.
The only time the movie ever really lags is with building tension.
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That doesn’t stop the kill scenes from being pretty gnarly and vicious.
The movie never restrains itself from getting creative in showing ways that a unicorn can kill a human being.
But it confidently portrays big pharma for the monsters that they are.
Death of a Unicorn, directed by Alex Scharfman, follows Elliot and his daughter Riley as they accidentally kill a unicorn while traveling to a work retreat. Elliot’s billionaire boss aims to exploit the unicorn’s curative properties, leading to unexpected consequences.
At its core, the unicorns aren’t monsters, it’s the Leopold family.
Death of a Unicornpremiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival and opens in theaters on March 28.
Elliot’s billionaire boss aims to exploit the unicorn’s curative properties, leading to unexpected consequences.
