The film 'Death of a Unicorn' flips the typical depiction of unicorns into terrifying beasts with menacing features, diverging from their usual sparkly, whimsical personas. Starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega and produced by A24, it presents a gore-filled horror comedy that critiques big pharma through its characters, including Richard E Grant’s villainous company boss. While the concept of killer unicorns isn't entirely unique, as seen in prior films like 'Unicorn Wars', the execution lends itself to a satirical anti-corporate message, albeit feeling less substantial than other critical films in the genre.
"What if unicorns were badass? What if, rather than the twee, sparkly fairy creatures that distribute magic and glittery microplastic, unicorns were fearsome beasts with deranged amber eyes and huge tombstone teeth?"
"Killer unicorns are not an entirely novel concept, as seen in the ultraviolent 2022 cult feature animation Unicorn Wars, but it does provide a unique selling point for this horror comedy."
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