Jenna Ortega (*Wednesday*) and Paul Rudd (*Ant-Man*) find themselves in an odd and enchanting situation in the teaser for A24’s forthcoming movie, *Death of a Unicorn*. This darkly humorous and fantastical narrative guarantees an exhilarating journey, intertwining absurdity with a hint of horror.

The film represents the directorial introduction of Alex Scharfman, recognized for his work on *House of Spoils*. It centers around Elliot (portrayed by Rudd) and his daughter Ridley (played by Ortega) as they head off for a weekend getaway hosted by Elliot’s wealthy employer, Dell Leopold (Richard E. Grant, *The Franchise*). However, their adventure takes an odd twist when they inadvertently strike and kill a unicorn with their vehicle. What appears to be a peculiar and tragic misfortune — potentially a crime — rapidly escalates into something much more sinister.

Dell and his extravagantly rich family, played by Will Poulter (*The Bear*) and Téa Leoni (*Only Murders in the Building*), regard the unicorn’s demise as a chance. They opt to explore the mythical creature’s alleged healing abilities, which, as the trailer suggests, could even be the key to curing cancer. “That’s the biggest one!” Poulter’s character exclaims, alluding to the family’s ethically questionable motives.

But the mayhem is far from over. The latter part of the trailer ramps up the excitement, disclosing that another unicorn is at large. Unlike its ill-fated counterpart, this unicorn is anything but tame. With a menacing, bloodthirsty attitude reminiscent of a werewolf, it appears determined to avenge. If the killer unicorn segment from *Cabin in the Woods* piqued your interest, *Death of a Unicorn* seems poised to elevate that idea to new heights.

*Death of a Unicorn* is scheduled to premiere in theaters this spring, promising a darkly funny and exhilarating cinematic adventure.