SXSW Lauds 'Death of a Unicorn' Premiere

'Death of a Unicorn,' starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, premiered at the SXSW Film & TV Festival to a lively reception. The horror-comedy follows a father and daughter who accidentally kill a unicorn, leading to bizarre and violent events as they try to hide the incident from the father's billionaire boss. The film explores themes of familial estrangement, with the unicorn's healing powers complicating matters as the boss seeks to exploit them. While critiqued for lacking depth, it features strong performances, particularly from Will Poulter and Jenna Ortega. Directed by Alex Scharfman, the movie was praised for its comedic and thrilling elements, receiving enthusiastic reactions during its premiere. Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd's rapport as an on-screen father-daughter duo was noted as a highlight of the film.