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Death of a Unicorn

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Death of a Unicorn
Teaser poster
Directed byAlex Scharfman
Written byAlex Scharfman
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLarry Fong
Edited byRon Dulin
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byA24
Release dates
  • March 2025 (2025-03) (SXSW)
  • March 28, 2025 (2025-03-28)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Death of a Unicorn is an upcoming American supernatural comedy horror film written and directed by Alex Scharfman. It stars Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant.

It is scheduled to be released on March 28, 2025, by A24.

Premise

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A man and his teenage daughter accidentally crash into a unicorn while en route to a crisis management summit with his boss, Dell Leopold, and Leopold's family. The Leopolds seize the unicorn, and their scientists discover that the creature is endowed with supernaturally curative properties, which the Leopolds seek to exploit. However, as they delve deeper into their research, they discover the deadly consequences of their actions,[1][2] as the unicorn's mate arrives and begins to hunt down and slaughter those involved in the exploitation of the dead animal.

Cast

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Production

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It was announced in May 2023 that Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd were set to star in the film from Alex Scharfman.[1] In November 2023, it was announced that Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes and Steve Park had joined the cast of the film.[3]

Filming began in Hungary in July 2023.[2] The production was granted a waiver to continue with its production during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, as A24 is not part of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.[4]

Music

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In November 2023, it was announced that the score was composed by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies.[5]

The official trailer, released on December 18, 2024 contained a rendition of "Good Vibrations" by American rock band The Beach Boys.[6]

Release

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Death of a Unicorn is scheduled to premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest from March 7 to 15, and scheduled to be released in the United States on March 28, 2025.[7][8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Death of a Unicorne set to start shooting in Budapest in July". Budapest Reporter. May 15, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Rajput, Priyanca (July 21, 2023). "Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega's Death in Unicorn to film in Hungary". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (November 1, 2023). "A24's 'Death Of A Unicorne' Adds Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani & More; Paul Rudd And Jenna Ortega Set To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Maddaus, Durban (July 18, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Indie Projects to Shoot During Strike, Including Two A24 Films". Variety. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  5. ^ "John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter & Daniel Davies Scoring Alex Scharfman's 'Death of a Unicorn'". Film Music Reporter. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  6. ^ "Death of a Unicorn | Official Trailer HD | A24". YouTube. December 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (December 18, 2024). "Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd Capture a Mythical Creature in A24's 'Death of a Unicorn' Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "Death of a Unicorn". A24 Publicity. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2025). "Seth Rogen Comedy Series 'The Studio' To Open SXSW 2025; 'The Accountant 2,' 'Death Of A Unicorn', 'Drop,' 'Happy Face' & More Also To Screen". Deadline. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
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