@GoodBadHBK wanted me to repost this in this thread. From the Rate last movie thread.
I Decided to do a Leprechaun run this year. I've seen all beside the last 2. I always had a lot of fun watching these. Warwick Davis completely owns this character. Whenever he is on screen it's pure magic. They were talking about a candyman crossover, but I think one with Freddy would be better. Could you imagine Davis and Englund's back and forths?
Leprechaun
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Aniston has played the same exact character for years. She does a good job though. Could've been a good scream queen. Davis is great. The Cat in a tree scene might be the best horror scene in the whole franchise. Arguably the best one, maybe.
Leprechaun 2
- Introduces the concept of putting Leprechaun into more exciting settings. For this one, LA and Hollywood. Has maybe the best 2 kills. Really enjoyed it.
Leprechaun 3
- Takes things to Los Vegas. And introduces a sort of Frodo becoming Gollum thing with the main guy becoming a Leprechaun because of the gold. Actually kind of a fun romp through Vegas, the other characters are memorable. Liked it more this time around when watching them.
Leprechaun 4
- is just batshit camp. It's basically aliens meets Leprechaun. Super tongue n cheek. Blofield Cyborg guy is great. You almost have to see this one to believe it.
After space, the only place left to go is of course, Da Hood. Enter
Leprechaun - in Da Hood
- this might be my favorite one. It's cheesy but not a camp as 4. And the 90s hood drama meets Leprechaun is a lot of fun. And the film does decent stuff with it.
It also has one of the dumbest main characters in a film.
Spoiler
Definitely the funniest one IMO.
Leprechaun - back to Da hood.
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Didn't like it as much as "In Da hood" but it has its moments. Bong kill is great. I would put this on the lower tier though overall.
Then we get a reboot with
Leprechaun Origins
- this might be the second worst film I've ever seen. It is a disgrace to the franchise. Not only does it not have Davis, it tries to be edgy and fails miserably. The leprechaun is a joke and most of the film you barely see it. They basically turned him into chupacabra. Straight junk!
Finally there is
Leprechaun Returns
- while it doesn't have Davis, the original character returns with a new actor and the film returns to its horror comedy roots. Linden Porco does an alright job taking over the mantle but it is a further reminder of how Warwick Davis IS Leprechaun. It's way better than Origins though.
Rankings I think would be
Leprechaun in Da Hood
Leprechaun
Leprechaun 3
Leprechaun 2
Leprechaun in Space
Leprechaun back to the hood
Leprechaun returns
Leprechaun Origins
Overall a 7.5/10 franchise. I had a lot of fun watching them. Beside Origins which I shouldn't even include.