Leprechaun 2
Leprechaun 2

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Leprechaun 2

1994
Movie
85 min
English

A thousand years ago, the Leprechaun left a bloody trail when he ripped through the countryside in search of his stolen gold. Now he's back in the big city using all of his deadly tricks to snare the girl of his nightmares. His bloody quest becomes more deadly when her boyfriend steals one of the Leprechaun's gold coins. The town soon discovers two dead bodies and a trail of gold dust leads them to the Leprechaun's lair.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Google Users35%
Director: Rodman FlenderGenres: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Wishing to marry a human woman and sire a leprechaun heir, the malevolent leprechaun Lubdan returns to Earth after 10 years to claim his bride. He sets his sights on Bridget, the granddaughter of the man who imprisoned him a decade earlier. Lubdan kidnaps Bridget and her boyfriend, Scotty, and attempts to force her into marriage, all while leaving a trail of bloody mayhem.

Critical Reception

Leprechaun 2 was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a derivative and formulaic horror-comedy. While Warwick Davis's performance was often singled out, the film's low budget, predictable plot, and often nonsensical humor were common criticisms. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, though it has gained a cult following over the years.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable and often uninspired horror-comedy that relies heavily on its outlandish premise.

  • Warwick Davis delivers a memorable performance as the villainous leprechaun, but it's not enough to save the film.

  • The humor falls flat for many, and the scares are minimal, making it a forgettable entry in the genre.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many finding the film's humor to be weak and the plot unengaging. However, some viewers appreciated its campy nature and Warwick Davis's performance, contributing to its cult status.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be set during the Christmas season, with the leprechaun returning to wreak havoc during the holidays.

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Gimly

Gimly

This is my personal favourite movie in the _Leprechaun_ franchise for exactly one reason: It's the only one that has any characters I like. I'm totally up front that _Leprechaun 2_ isn't very good, but it did get some small part of me to mi...