Death of a Unicorn 2025
Death of a Unicorn (2025) is a dark fantasy horror-comedy directed by Alex Scharfman in his feature debut. Produced by A24, the film blends surreal fantasy with sharp satire, critiquing corporate greed and environmental exploitation.🦄 Plot Overview The story follows Elliot (Paul Rudd), a widowed lawyer, and his daughter Ridley (Jenna Ortega), who accidentally kill a unicorn while en route to a corporate retreat hosted by Elliot’s billionaire boss, Odell Leopold (Richard E. Grant). The Leopold family, including Belinda (Téa Leoni) and Shepard (Will Poulter), seeks to exploit the unicorn's miraculous healing properties, leading to a series of darkly comedic and gory events.📅 Release details World Premiere: March 8, 2025, at the South by Southwest Festival Theatrical Release: March 28, 2025, in North America Streaming Release: July 25, 2025, on HBO Max and available on VOD platforms like Amazon Prime and Apple TV+.The film grossed $16.1 million against a $15 million budget.🎭 Critics Death of a Unicorn received mixed reviews: Positive Aspects: Jenna Ortega's performance was widely praised, with critics noting her compelling portrayal of Ridley. Critiques: The film was noted for its derivative storytelling and lack of deeper insight, with some critics feeling it fell short of A24's earlier horror hits.📺 Where to Watch Death of a Unicorn is available for streaming on HBO Max and can be rented or purchased on VOD platforms such as Amazon Prime and Apple TV+.💰 Box Office Performance As of August 2025, Death of a Unicorn has achieved a total worldwide box office gross of approximately $16.4 million, slightly surpassing its production budget of $15 million. The film performed better domestically in North America, earning about $12.9 million, while its international earnings totaled around $3.5 million. Despite its modest box office performance, the film has garnered attention for its unique blend of dark fantasy, horror, and satire, as well as for Jenna Ortega's standout performance. It is currently available for streaming on HBO Max and can be rented or purchased on various VOD platforms.🎯 Conclusion Death of a Unicorn is a bold blend of dark fantasy, horror, and satire that explores themes of corporate greed and environmental exploitation through a surreal and often gory storyline. While it received mixed reviews for its storytelling, the film stands out with strong performances—especially Jenna Ortega’s—and its unique, quirky tone. If you enjoy offbeat horror-comedies with sharp social commentary, this film offers an intriguing and memorable experience.
- 2025
- 1 h : 44 min
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- English (Canada)
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Anu
2025-03-29 07:56:14
I love horror comedies and am ecstatic with the surge of movies we've seen in this subgenre. But most are lacking on the horror side. They're more fun than scary. Death of a Unicorn does the horror side well. There are a few moments that gave me OG Jurassic Park vibes with the tension/suspense. The comedy side is strong but inconsistent. Some attempts I found hilarious while others fall flat, but not to the point of cringe. I enjoyed the entire cast as well as the visually unique characters. I do want to point out a couple standouts. One is, to no one's surprise, Jenna Ortega. She has become a full-blown star and has taken the mantle of horror queen like none other. And Will Poulter, once known as the weird eyebrows dude from We're the Millers, continues to impress with vastly differing characters. I had a fun time with this movie and think most fans of the subgenre will as well. (1 viewing, opening Thursday Dolby Cinema 3/27/2025)