Horses gallop uneasily into less-than-mythic filmmaking in ‘Death of a Unicorn’

Alex Scharfman, striving to emulate the playful vibe of Joe Dante from the “Gremlins” era (had he remade the Tom Cruise fantasy “Legend”), undeniably has the enthusiasm of a mischievous child, waiting for adults to fall asleep before embarking on an eerie escapade with someone’s doll collection. A portion of this eeriness is maturely handled, tackling themes such as grief, ecological devastation, and capitalist exploitation alongside its gruesome fantasy elements. Unfortunately, what promises to be a delightful fright turns out to be more of a yawn.

In ‘A Working Man,’ Jason Statham’s tools are hammers, guns and fists

Among the two thrillers, “A Working Man” maintains a precarious blend of seriousness and absurdity. The plot revolves around the kidnapping of Joe and Carla’s 19-year-old daughter by sex traffickers. Despite Statham’s stoic portrayal, Levon’s bloody pursuit to rescue her leads him to some questionable locales, from a nightclub featuring fire jugglers to a backwoods speakeasy inspired by “The Great Gatsby” and a biker bar adorned with human skulls and a throne fashioned from chrome tailpipes. The crew seems to be enjoying themselves excessively during the filming process, as evidenced by the over-the-top lighting in outdoor scenes, where the moon appears unusually large and low, allowing for a hypothetical tank drive-through. Perhaps they’re saving his space escapades for a potential sequel.

Uncover the Shocking Truth Behind Netflix’s Gold & Greed Treasure Hunt Documentary!

Gold & Greed: The Pursuit of Fenn’s Hidden Treasure”

This series, now streaming in its entirety, recounts the real-life adventure spanning a decade as people sought a treasure chest packed with over $1 million in gold, gems, and other valuable items hidden within the Rocky Mountains. The quest was ignited by Forrest Fenn, an unconventional millionaire art dealer who placed the chest in the wilderness in 2010, following which he published a memoir containing a mysterious 24-line poem that offered hints about the treasure’s whereabouts.