Death of a Unicorn

About 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.

Death of a Unicorn is a 2025 comedy fantasy film directed by Alex Scharfman. Released in March 2025, it runs 107 minutes.

Its themes are folk horror, dark fantasy, mythical creature, and unicorn.

Paul Rudd appears as Elliot, Jenna Ortega as Ridley, Will Poulter as Shepard, and Richard E. Grant as Odell. The screenplay is by Alex Scharfman. Production companies include Ley Line Entertainment, Secret Engine, and Square Peg. American members can watch it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

Troll Hunter, Gretel & Hansel, and The Phoenician Scheme make useful companions to Death of a Unicorn, all filed under dark comedy. TMDB voters put it at 6.4 out of 10 across 970 votes and it carries a R rating.