Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- grotesque
- irreverent
- macabre
- dark movie night
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly saw an imaginative dark-fantasy premise weakened by tonally confused direction, ineffective satire, and unconvincing digital effects, despite some praise for the performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The billionaire boss seeks to exploit the unicorn's curative properties for profit.
Elliot and Ridley's journey centers on their father-daughter estrangement amid the supernatural crisis.
The accidental killing occurs during a retreat at a remote wilderness estate, where unicorn-related danger escalates.
The film pairs dark comedy with gore, mythical creatures, and criticism of billionaire privilege.
Films like Death of a Unicorn, and why
Gremlins
Shares dark comedy, grotesque fantasy creatures, and satire of wealthy elites exploiting the supernatural.
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
Combines horror comedy, family conflict, and escalating creature chaos with a mischievous supernatural premise.
The Menu
Uses folk-horror atmosphere and blackly comic violence to critique social privilege and human greed.
Little Monsters
Blends fantastical creatures, adult humor, and graphic genre violence within a dysfunctional family adventure.
Movie Details
- Director
- Alex Scharfman
- Release Date
- 2025-03-17
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (933)
Cast
- Paul Rudd
- Jenna Ortega
- Will Poulter
- Richard E. Grant
- Téa Leoni
- Sunita Mani
- Steve Park
- Anthony Carrigan
- Jessica Hynes
- David Pasquesi
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Death of a Unicorn about?
- An estranged father and daughter collide with a murderous supernatural reckoning when a billionaire family tries to monetize a slain unicorn.
- What is Death of a Unicorn like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Death of a Unicorn as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Death of a Unicorn violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Death of a Unicorn as graphic.
- What did critics think of Death of a Unicorn?
- Critics broadly saw an imaginative dark-fantasy premise weakened by tonally confused direction, ineffective satire, and unconvincing digital effects, despite some praise for the performances.
- Which films are like Death of a Unicorn?
- Films with a similar feel include Gremlins, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, The Menu, and Little Monsters.
- How long is Death of a Unicorn?
- Death of a Unicorn runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Death of a Unicorn?
- In United States, Death of a Unicorn streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
