Death of a Unicorn Earns $5.5M Opening Weekend

Death of a Unicorn, directed by Alex Scharfman, is a horror comedy about a father-daughter duo, played by Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, who accidentally kill a unicorn and discover its healing properties. The film satirizes the greed of the wealthy, represented by the Leopold family, who seeks to exploit the unicorn's miraculous attributes. Despite featuring notable stars and debuting at the South by Southwest Film Festival, the film received mixed reviews and struggled at the box office, earning only $5.5 million in its opening weekend. Critics note the film's reliance on familiar 'eat-the-rich' themes and a descent into standard monster movie tropes, although the performances and comedic elements provide entertainment. The film highlights the absurdity of human reactions to mythical creatures, drawing parallels to societal issues.