Death of a Unicorn is one of those “what did I just watch?” kind of moments… but in the best way possible đ¤Ż. A24 did what A24 does bestâgive us something weird, beautiful, disturbing, and unexpectedly emotional. Jenna Ortega? Absolute powerhouse. She carried this film with her deadpan delivery, emotional depth, and big horror energy.
Paul Rudd? Sir, why are you always in some magical quantum forest or dimension? đ I’m convinced he has a portal in his backyard.
Death of a Unicorn (2025) Review: absurd, bloody, and oddly charming
Going in, I thought this would be just quirky comedy with pastel blood and sparkly hooves, but the lore?? The unicorn mythology is actually terrifying and smart, woven in with some dark family secrets, capitalism, and art history. There’s something uncomfortably funny about a family trying to hide a unicorn corpse while arguing about moral responsibility and museum donations. Jenna Ortega plays Riley, the daughter who’s both the moral compass and emotional anchor of the story. Her moments hit hardest. Also shoutout to the unicornâyes, it was scary AF, but I weirdly felt for it.
Iâll be honest, the tone can feel a bit all over the place. Sometimes itâs a horror flick. Sometimes itâs a satire. Sometimes itâs a weird family drama with unicorn blood dripping in the background. But I kind of loved that chaotic vibe. One second I was laughing at Paul Ruddâs awkward âdad trying to impress scientistsâ energy, and the next I was genuinely unsettled by a unicorn-related hallucination. Jenna keeps everything grounded, making it feel way deeper than it should be.
Some people might say itâs too bizarre, but for me, thatâs what made it fun. It wasnât made to be universally lovedâitâs niche, absurdist, and honestly kinda gross at times. But if youâre into movies that leave you going âWTF did I just watch?â and then immediately Googling unicorn folklore at 2AM⌠this one’s for you đŚâ¨
Itâs not perfect. I get why some viewers found the characters annoying (yes, even Paul Rudd), and the ending will definitely be divisive. Like… what even was that final scene? đ But I kinda loved it? It had that My Little Pony meets hereditary trauma vibe. Youâll know what I mean when you watch it. All in all, itâs a bold film that doesnât care if itâs too much. And I respect that.
Death of a Unicorn 2025 Shorter Review
A24 goes full-on weird with this unicorn horror-comedy starring Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd. Not for kids, not for unicorn lovers expecting fluff. A bizarre but captivating blend of satire, dark humor, family drama, and mythical horror. Come for the cast, stay for the unicorn corpse.
Death of a Unicorn 2025 Quotes
“Unicorns donât grant wishes. They protect secrets.” âJenna Ortega’s character, dead serious while staring into a glowing forest. Absolutely iconic.
“Whatâs more dangerous than a lie? A myth you want to believe in.” âPaul Rudd, delivering this line with THAT smirk like he’s in a Marvel flick. Ugh, love him.
“You think magic is pretty. It’s not. It’s hungry.” âA creepy scientist mid-autopsy on a unicorn. I literally gagged.
“This isn’t a fairy tale. It’s a cover-up.” âYESSS give me that government conspiracy realness!!! I ate this line UP.
“I wish we had never found it. I wish unicorns werenât real.” âA moment of pure pain from Jenna right before the big third-act twist. Had me clutching my seat.
If youâre even mildly into movies that make zero sense but hit you in the gut with metaphorical glitter trauma, watch Death of a Unicorn. And if youâre looking for Minecraft Movie vibes, RUN. This ain’t that.
Go in with zero expectations and an open mind, and youâll probably leave grinning, slightly disturbed, and maybe even teary-eyed. Itâs a weird ride, but worth it đđŚ
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