Death of a Unicorn Mini Review
- Matt Hill
- Mar 30, 2025
- 2 min read
Runtime: 1h 48m Genre: Comedy/Horror Release Date: 28th March 2025
PLOT: On their way to a weekend retreat hosted by his boss, Elliot (Paul Rudd) and his daughter, Ridley (Jenna Ortega), accidentally hit a unicorn with their car. Setting in motion a much more bloody weekend than they planned.
Thoughts
Plenty of mythical creatures have had their turn in the monster movie sun. Werewolves, Mermaids, heck, even Leprechauns have all had their stab. Now, thanks to A24 and director Alex Scharfman, Unicorns have finally got their chance, headlining an entertaining comedy/horror gore-fest.
Starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father-daughter pair on a retreat to help Elliot (Rudd) land a promotion, the pair accidentally run over a unicorn, which turns out to be the cure for most ailments.
Death of a Unicorn is a tale that owns its rather goofy premise, but it does so in a way that packs the film full of laughs and stupendous gore (Who knew unicorns could deliver such gruesome deaths?). Rudd and Ortega are great as expected, but Shepard (Will Poulter), son of Rudd's boss, is a constant delight, stealing most scenes he's in.
The 'rich are bad' message may be a little too on the nose, but it never detracts from the fun that's unfolding before you. The cast works well, and there isn't much downtime in this shorter fantasy adventure. The ending may not hit all the right notes, but it's a fitting resolution that pays off the story and characters.
In a Nutshell
In the end, Death of a Unicorn was a fun time. It delivered plenty of laughs and entertained with its suspense and horror. It might not make Unicorns the next go-to horror villain, but it's a delightful monster movie that will please most.
3.5/5
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