The trailer for the new film A24 has been revealed Death of a unicorn. The film is A24's upcoming dark comedy that tells the story of a father named Elliot and his daughter Riley, who accidentally hit a unicorn with their car. They then bring the dead magical creature to a wealthy CEO's wild retreat, and chaos ensues. The film was written and Directed by first-time director Alex Scharfman. Death of a unicornThe cast includes Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Richard E. Grant, Sunita Mani and Téa Leoni.
A24 has already released the trailer for Death of a unicorn.
The trailer begins with Elliot (Rudd) trying to convince Riley (Ortega) to put on a good face for the big pharmaceutical CEOs they're visiting. Things change when they hit a unicorn on the way there and have to run it over in their mangled car. After the rich people of the pharmaceutical industry discover the unicorn in Elliot's car, they are determined to study the animal's medicinal qualities. Their plans go awry, however, when the unicorn creature begins to take revenge on the team.
What This Trailer Means for Death of a Unicorn
THE Death of a unicorn trailer is is not subtle about its themes. Although the film appears to remain in a largely comedic register, even this trailer suggests that the film is a satirical commentary on big pharmaceutical companies. This is best exemplified when, at one point in the trailer, a researcher appears to discover that the unicorn can cure cancer, and Poulter's character jovially responds “cancer…that's the biggest one!” While it may be exciting to know how many lives will be saved, it is implied that the character sees this as a financial opportunity.
THE The trailer also sets up the comedic dynamic between Ortega's Riley and the rest of the group.. She will not tolerate the antics of the rich. When pharmaceutical company executives are guessing, for example, that the creature could be “a horse that looks like Mammalia, with some kind of lump or growth,” Ortega responds “it’s a fucking unicorn.” While the unicorn attack may humiliate the pharmaceutical industry folks, this personality clash will be present at least early in the film, creating ample opportunities for humor.
Our Take on the Death of a Unicorn Trailer
Takes on popular themes
Coming off the launch of Y2KIt's clear that A24 can produce some fun comedy-horror romps. Death of a unicorn seems to fit into this subgenre, but also fits into the wave of satire of the rich that has been popularized through projects like Knives out or The White Lotus. If the feature film can be as funny as the trailer and include sharp social commentary, viewers can enjoy it. Death of a unicorn.
Source: A24