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‘Death Of A Unicorn’ Review: Jenna Ortega Takes On Mythical Creatures & Big Pharma In A24 Comedy Horror — SXSW
Although writer-director Alex Scharfman makes a big swing with his debut, 'Death of a Unicorn' struggles to live up to its bold premise.
The movie stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as Elliot and Ridley Kinter, an estranged father and daughter who put on a united front to get his family-oriented boss to sign a major deal at his isolated Canadian mansion, located on a mysterious nature preserve. And while the film touches on some serious issues through a humorous lens — like addiction, price-gouging and science deniers — the message felt uneven, hidden beneath a comedy horror that struggles to find its footing, despite its star-studded roster. Title: Death of a Unicorn Festival: SXSW(World Premiere) Distributor: A24 Release date: March 28 Director-screenwriter: Alex Scharfman Cast: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Richard E. Grant, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes, Stephen Park Running time: 1 hr 44 min
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