Overview

• ‘Death of a Unicorn’ features Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father-daughter duo entangled in chaos after hitting a unicorn with their car.
• The film critiques corporate greed and wealth, focusing on a pharmaceutical family exploiting the unicorn’s magical healing properties.
• Strong performances by Jenna Ortega and Will Poulter have been widely praised, though other cast members are underutilized.
• Critics note the film’s tonal shift from a sharp satirical first half to a more conventional action-horror second half.
• Part of the ‘eat-the-rich’ genre trend, the film has received mixed reviews for its humor, ambition, and uneven execution.