Plot: Elliot takes his estranged daughter with him on a business retreat. Things take a strange turn when they hit a unicorn on their way to the lodge. They load up the animal in their car, unsure of what to do with it. Having touched the animal, they are suddenly cured of all their little ailments.
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April 10, 2025
A fun premise, a cast that is all in on the joke, and a nice mix of comedy and horror. Death of a Unicorn is a film that doesn't disappoint, but it doesn't quite do justice to its potential either. Like most A24 films, it's different enough to stand out, but I can't shake the feeling that they've gone a bit further.
The unicorns look a bit shoddy, Ortega & Rudd are a weird pair (I never got father/daughter from them), and the horror is a little tame. On the other hand, the setup is pretty original, the comedy is goofy, and the film never even tries to be serious. Solid entertainment, but not quite as weird as I'd hoped.