Death of a Unicorn

The trailer has been revealed for the new A24 movieDeath of a Unicorn . The movie is an upcoming dark comedy that tells the story of a father named Elliot and his daughter Riley , who unexpectedly hit a unicorn with their car . They then bring the slain witching creature into a ample CEO ’s wild retreat , and chaos ensues . The film was written anddirected by first - fourth dimension characteristic theater director Alex Scharfman . Death of a Unicorn ’s casting admit Paul Rudd , Jenna Ortega , Will Poulter , Richard E. Grant , Sunita Mani , and Téa Leoni .

A24has now free the preview forDeath of a Unicorn . The trailer begin with Elliot ( Rudd ) seek to convince Riley ( Ortega ) to put on a good face for the big drug company chief operating officer they are going to visit . thing take a turn when theyhit a unicorn on their ride there , and have to take the roadkill in their mangled car . After the rich big pharma people discover the unicorn in Elliot ’s car , they are determined to study the animal ’s medicinal tone . Their plan go amiss , however , when the unicorn wight begins to take revenge on the squad .

What This Trailer Means For Death Of A Unicorn

Death Of A Unicorn Looks To Contain Social Commentary

TheDeath of a Unicorntrailer isnot insidious about its themes . While the film seems to stay in a largely comedic register , even this trailer suggests that the flick is a satirical comment on big pharma . This is well exemplified when a researcher give away that the unicorn can cure cancer , and Poulter ’s theatrical role responds jovially " cancer … that ’s the biggest one ! " While it could be in hullabaloo over how many lives will be saved , it is implied that the character control this as a fiscal chance .

The charismatic Paul Rudd has been a bountiful part of some memorable movies throughout his notable calling .

The trailer also sets up thecomedic dynamic between Ortega ’s Riley and the rest of the group . She will not put up with the rich people ’s antics . When the pharmaceutical company executive are guessing , for example , that the creature could be " a horse like , Mammalia , with some sort of a jut or a emergence , " Ortega responds " it ’s a f*cking unicorn . " While the unicorn attack could humble the freehanded pharma common people , this personality clash will at least be present at the showtime of the film , creating ample opportunities for humor .

Death of a Unicorn official poster

Our Take On The Death Of A Unicorn Trailer

descend right off of therelease ofY2 K , it is clear that A24 can farm some fun comedy revulsion gambol . decease of a Unicornlooks to match into this subgenre , butalso fit out into the wave of rich - person satire that has been popularized through labor likeKnives OutorThe White Lotus . If the feature moving-picture show can be as funny as the trailer and include crisp social commentary , viewers could be in for a treat withDeath of a Unicorn .

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