Unicorns and Slashers? Yes, Please. But This One Tried Too Hard and Delivered Too Little.
I was genuinely excited for this movie—the idea of a mythical slasher-comedy featuring unicorns sounded like chaotic fun in the best way. It had all the right elements: a wildly original concept, a great cast, solid effects, and a tone that could’ve been something special.
But sadly, it didn’t come together the way I hoped. The comedy didn’t land for me, and the pacing was way off—it felt about 40 minutes too long. I actually considered leaving, but my husband was determined to see it through.
The gore was a lot. I’m an ’80s girl, so I’m not squeamish, but this went beyond creative kills into just plain over-the-top. I found myself covering my eyes more than I expected to for a movie that was supposed to be a comedy.
As much as I love Paul Rudd, his “dumb dad” character felt out of place, and the family’s weird level of control over everything made the plot feel more confusing than clever.
I wanted to love this movie. I really did. But for all its potential, it just tried too hard and ended up feeling like a missed opportunity.