Death of a Unicorn
A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
Why it matters
A modern fable tangled in family drama and capitalist greed, where mythic wonder meets corporate exploitation — but the magic struggles to land.
- Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega anchor a fractured father-daughter dynamic that aims for emotional depth but often feels muted.
- The premise of a unicorn’s curative powers taps into folklore and eco-horror veins, yet the film shies away from fully embracing the fantasy or horror elements.
- Rich family intrigue and moral decay could have made this a sharp social parable, but the screenplay’s uneven tone undercuts its bite.
- Fans of slow-burn character studies with a mythic twist might find something to chew on, though those craving atmospheric horror or clear stakes may feel adrift.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
71
Supernatural
20
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
43
Survival
17
