The Death of a Unicorn
Directed by Alex Scharfman
Written by Alex Scharfman
Starring Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, Tea Leoni, Will Poulter, Richard E. Grant
Release Date March 28th, 2025
Published March 28th, 2025
Did you know that there is a website that will tell you whether or not a dog in a movie dies? DoesTheDogDie.com is a real thing. People love dogs so much that they cannot stand the idea of seeing a dog die in a movie. Thus, this website is a wonderful guide for dog lovers. Myself? I’m thinking of starting a similar website called DoesPaulRuddDie.com. Because, when you think about it, what actor is nearly as beloved as man’s best friend? Paul Rudd, of course. Who would want to see a movie where Paul Rudd dies? Not many people, I’m sure. And, since Paul Rudd is now starring in a horror comedy called The Death of a Unicorn, the value of my idea takes on an air of necessity.
The Death of a Unicorn stars Paul Rudd as Elliott, a widower trying desperately to connect with his college aged daughter, Ridley (Jenna Ortega), and failing miserably. The biggest issue is that he’s invited her on a trip as a prop to show off to potential new legal clients, the uber-rich Leopold family, including patriarch Odell (Richard E. Grant), Belinda (Tea Leoni) and their dopey son Shep (Will Poulter). Elliott believes that the family won’t hire him unless he can show them that he is also a thriving family man. Ridley goes along with this because it’s what her late mother would have wanted her to do.
Find my full length review at Geeks.Media, linked here.
