Death of a Unicorn

Death of a Unicorn

Payback is a beast.

R 2025 · 107 min · ★ 6.4 · Horror, Fantasy, Comedy

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.

Directed by Alex Scharfman · Written by Alex Scharfman

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Paul Rudd Elliot
Jenna Ortega Ridley
Will Poulter Shepard
Richard E. Grant Odell
Téa Leoni Belinda
Sunita Mani Dr. Bhatia
Steve Park Dr. Song
Anthony Carrigan Griff
Jessica Hynes Shaw
David Pasquesi Pilot
Denise Delgado Ridley's Mom
Kathryn Erbe Tapestry Video Narrator (voice)

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