Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Graphic
- campy
- macabre
- irreverent
- cult horror night
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as clichéd, poorly acted, neither frightening nor funny, and weakened by low production values.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The leprechaun combines rhyming one-liners, skipping, and comic mannerisms with murder and threats.
The film transforms an Irish leprechaun and his pot of gold into the source of a contemporary supernatural slasher threat.
The family’s newly occupied North Dakota home becomes the leprechaun’s hunting ground after his release from the basement.
The three-foot-tall leprechaun’s playful appearance and mischievous behavior conceal his disregard for human life.
Films like Leprechaun, and why
Ghoulies
supernatural killer, darkly comic tone, and a small-town creature-feature premise
Child's Play
wisecracking supernatural antagonist, horror-comedy blend, and practical-effects creature spectacle
Tremors
eccentric monster villain, rural setting, and comic horror involving violent supernatural mayhem
Critters
campy creature horror, macabre humor, and a genre-focused cult sensibility
Movie Details
- Director
- Mark Jones
- Release Date
- 1993-01-08
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (887)
Cast
- Warwick Davis
- Jennifer Aniston
- Ken Olandt
- Mark Holton
- Robert Hy Gorman
- Shay Duffin
- John Sanderford
- John Voldstad
- Pamela Mant
- William Newman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Leprechaun about?
- A murderous leprechaun turns a North Dakota home into a treasure hunt of supernatural slapstick and slasher violence.
- What is Leprechaun like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Leprechaun as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Leprechaun violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Leprechaun as graphic.
- What did critics think of Leprechaun?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as clichéd, poorly acted, neither frightening nor funny, and weakened by low production values.
- Which films are like Leprechaun?
- Films with a similar feel include Ghoulies, Child's Play, Tremors, and Critters.
- How long is Leprechaun?
- Leprechaun runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Leprechaun?
- In United States, Leprechaun streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
