The Monkey and 4 Other Movies to Watch if You Liked Death of a Unicorn

The Monkey and 4 Other Movies to Watch if You Liked Death of a Unicorn
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A war between unicorns and bears, deadly games before the wedding, and an adorable toy that turns into a monster.

In the comedy fantasy Death of a Unicorn, a daughter and her father hit a unicorn while en route to her father's boss's country estate.

Now, a family of fairy-tale creatures is hunting down people trying to profit from their horns, wool, and blood. Here are five movies similar to Death of a Unicorn.

1. Ready or Not, 2019

In the comedy horror film Ready or Not, a wedding turns into a survival game. The story revolves around Grace, who is about to marry her beloved, Alex.

Alex has a very rich and eccentric family that Grace desperately wants to please. However, she has no idea what she will experience on her wedding night.

2. Mickey 17, 2025

In Bong Joon-ho's dark sci-fi comedy, the protagonist, Mickey, finds himself in so much debt on Earth that he volunteers for a space mission as a disposable.

His job is to die over and over again to ensure the mission's success. He is used to test new drugs and viruses and is the first to be dropped on unknown planets to see if the air is suitable for humans.

Each time Mickey dies, a new body is printed for him, preserving the memories and experiences of his previous selves. One day, however, Mickey 18 is born while Mickey 17 is still alive.

3. Unicorn Wars, 2022

For many years, the bears have been waging a senseless and merciless war against the unicorns. No one remembers how it began and no one knows how to stop it.

Bluey, an insecure bear, is sent on a mission to a magical forest where unicorns live. He is part of a small squad of recruits. And a big, terrible battle is coming.

4. Gremlins, 1984

Billy's parents gave him a cute, fluffy animal named Mogwai. At first glance, Mogwai appears to be a cute, harmless creature that is afraid of water and sunlight. The care instructions state that Mogwai must not be fed after midnight.

Breaking this rule causes the friendly creature to turn into a ruthless, deadly gremlin that will destroy everything in its path.

5. The Monkey, 2025

Death stalks twin brothers Hal and Bill. It all began when they found a magical toy monkey in childhood. If you turn it on, it kills everyone around it.

The monkey picks its victims at random, so no one is safe. Many years later, after the brothers have moved away, forgotten the horrors of their childhood, and stopped communicating, Hal, the quiet and balanced one, begins to worry that the deadly toy will return to his life.

Meanwhile, the impulsive Bill only dreams of getting his hands on the monkey.