Death of a Unicorn
Death of a Unicorn

Movie spotlight

Death of a Unicorn

2025
Movie
107 min
English

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.

Insights

Director: Juno MakGenres: Comedy, Horror, Drama

Plot Summary

An unsettling dark comedy that explores the peculiar relationship between a father and daughter. When the daughter makes a startling discovery, their lives are irrevocably changed. The film delves into the consequences of their choices and the strange circumstances that unfold.

Critical Reception

As a recently released film, critical reception is still developing. Early buzz suggests a unique and darkly humorous approach to its themes, with particular attention drawn to the performances and directorial vision.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive blend of dark humor and unsettling themes.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead actors, are highlighted as compelling.

  • Juno Mak's distinctive directorial style is noted as a strong element.

Google audience: Audience reception is not yet available for this recently released film.

Fun Fact

The film's premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2025 marked its public debut.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
JuCess

JuCess

Watching Death of a Unicorn was a frustrating and, quite honestly, absurd experience. Instead of connecting with the story, I felt a total disconnect; nothing that happened on screen managed to impact me or spark any interest. The hardes...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

There is something disappointingly formulaic about this comedy drama that really never quite comes alive. It doesn’t start so promisingly as we meet “Elliot” (Paul Rudd) who is travelling with his estranged teenage daughter “Ridley” (Jenny ...

r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Death of a Unicorn'</em> is potential-laden, though unfortunately I just never really got my teeth into this one. The whole set-up is severely underwhelming, the whole plot with the rich family just didn't do it for me. It does pick up...