Death of a Unicorn Director Alex Scharfman Wrote the Comedy Horror Specifically for Paul Rudd
18A24's latest release, Death of a Unicorn, blends comedy and horror to make a commentary on the ethics and morality of the ultrarich members of society. The film marks the directorial debut of Alex Scharfman, who also penned the script for the feature, though he has more than a decade under his belt in the film industry with credits including producing Resurrection and Blow the Man Down, among others.
Death of a Unicorn stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father-daughter duo who accidentally kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat hosted by the father's billionaire boss, portrayed by Richard E. Grant. The discovery of the unicorn's curative properties leads to a series of darkly comedic and increasingly horrific events. In addition to Rudd, Ortega, and Grant, the cast also features Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, and Anthony Carrigan.
Collider's Steve Weintraub recently interviewed Scharfman, and the discussion included the experience of directing his first feature and the process of turning his script into a love letter to the films that inspired him. Drawing from his background as a producer, Scharfman reflects on the importance of building a strong ensemble cast and working with A24, as well as his thoughts on crafting unique death sequences.
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