
Death of a Unicorn
Payback is a beast.
Directed by Alex Scharfman
Produced by A24, Square Peg
A darkly comedic folk-horror tale that mines moral corruption and family fracture from an accidental transgression against the magical world.
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.
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Is Death of a Unicorn one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.
Does Death of a Unicorn end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Death of a Unicorn sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Death of a Unicorn violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Death of a Unicorn scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Death of a Unicorn easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Death of a Unicorn
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Death of a Unicorn
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Death of a Unicorn, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Death of a Unicorn, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Death of a Unicorn, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































