The film hailed by fans as one of the year's most anticipated releases has officially arrived on a major streaming platform. Death of a Unicorn, which had a cinematic release earlier this year, can now be watched at home on Prime Video.
A Unique and Fantastical Plot
The story begins with a father and daughter, played by Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, on a journey to a remote corporate retreat. Their trip takes a bizarre turn when they accidentally hit and kill a unicorn with their car. Deciding to hide the creature in their boot, they are stunned to discover it possesses incredible healing powers upon their arrival.
This discovery does not go unnoticed. The father's billionaire boss, the pharmaceutical CEO Odell Leopold, sees a golden opportunity. Richard E. Grant portrays the ruthless executive who aims to exploit the mythical creature's miraculous curative properties for immense profit.
A Star-Studded Cast and Critical Divide
The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast. Alongside Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and Ant-Man's Paul Rudd, the movie features Will Poulter as Leopold's son, Shepard. The supporting cast includes acclaimed actors like Téa Leoni, Anthony Carrigan, and Sunita Mani.
Critics were not entirely won over, with the film achieving a 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, audiences have embraced it far more warmly, granting it a much higher 76% fan score on the same site.
What Fans Are Saying
Viewers have taken to social media to praise the film's unique blend of elements. One fan described it as "Fantastical. Ridiculous. Gory. And somehow… heartfelt?", applauding its performances and chaotic ride.
Another called it a "refreshingly bizarre horror comedy" that provides a jolt to the system in an era of predictable blockbusters. A third viewer declared it an "exhilarating, ingenious, heartfelt" masterpiece, highly recommending it to others.
Death of a Unicorn is available to stream now on Prime Video.
