Leprechaun
Leprechaun

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Leprechaun

1993
Movie
93 min
English

A demonic leprechaun terrorizes a group of young people whom he believes stole his gold.

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IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic24/100
Google Users40%
Director: Mark JonesGenres: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A greedy man steals a pot of gold from a malevolent leprechaun, who then pursues him and his family to reclaim his treasure. The leprechaun, obsessed with his gold, unleashes a reign of terror filled with gruesome kills and dark humor. The story follows a group of teenagers who inadvertently awaken the creature and must fight for their lives.

Critical Reception

Leprechaun was widely panned by critics upon its release, often cited for its low-budget production values, nonsensical plot, and over-the-top gore. However, it gained a cult following over the years, particularly for its campy humor and Warwick Davis's memorable performance as the titular character.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its poor script and direction.

  • Despite negative reviews, has developed a cult following due to its campy elements.

  • Warwick Davis's performance is often highlighted as a redeeming factor.

Google audience: Audience reviews often acknowledge the film's low quality but appreciate its entertainment value as a 'so bad it's good' horror-comedy, with many finding it hilariously bad.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

This film marked the feature film debut of Jennifer Aniston, who would later achieve massive fame as Rachel Green in the television sitcom 'Friends'.

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Gimly

Gimly

As is very frequently the case with horror franchises, the _Leprechaun_ series started out with a pretty silly premise, but took itself quite seriously, then quickly devolved into parody as the sequels came out. That being the case, this fi...

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