Although writer-director Alex Scharfman makes a big swing with his A24 horror comedy debut, Death of a Unicorn struggles to live up to its bold premise. The movie stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as Elliot and Ridley Kinter,

A24's gory mythical creature feature "Death of a Unicorn" is never as entertaining as its premise. Debut writer and director Alex Scharfman tries to woo audiences with a deluge of "Jurassic Park" references,

In 'Death of a Unicorn,' debuting director Alex Scharfman offers an amusingly dark take on one of the most beloved (and least seen) fantasy creatures.