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Friends star Jennifer Aniston made her film debut in this horror story about a psychotic, six-centuries-old leprechaun on a murder spree throughout North Dakota. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

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27% liked it

11 critics

DVD Release Date: September 20, 1999

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  • February 12, 2012
    Bad attempt at delivering a comedy horror flick, but still the best in the series (if that says something of importance to you) Leprechaun is a cheesy, poorly made comedy horror film about a killer leprechaun. Starring a very young Jennifer Aniston, in one of her first films role... read mores, Leprechaun is a mess of a horror comedy film. The film is amusing, but it's still a misfire in the genre. I've seen better horror comedies than this, and this one is forgettable. The performances are questionable and the mood of the film is laid back and silly. This could have been a memorable film, but it doesn't do anything memorable. The acting is horrible, and the gags are boring and repetitive. The film has an unimpressive plot that accompanies the absurdity of this film. Leprechaun is a failure as a comedy horror flick, and it's funny, but only because it's such a bad film. The cast are terrible, and the direction of this film is unfocused and flawed. Director Mark Jones's attempt a comedy horror flick fails on all levels. Leprechaun could have been much better than this, but instead it fails to be a memorable comedy horror flick. This is one of Warwick Davis' worst performances, along with the sequels to this train wreck of a film. However this is the better film in the series, despite the fact it's still a bad film. Leprechaun is the type of film that is almost embarrassing to even call a guilty pleasure.
  • December 21, 2009
    Funny and horrible.
  • December 16, 2009
    Leprechaun Movie has it own Unique Niveu. Timeless!
  • November 17, 2009
    My local cable station looooves to run this movie all the time. I can see why, Warwick Davis is over the top in a good way, Jennifer Aniston was/is hot.
  • March 23, 2009
    Tries to make you laugh, ends up doing so for all the wrong reasons. Davis is clearly having too much fun and this is where I'm sure a lot of love for the films comes in. Aniston and her old nose provide an excellently bizarre curiosity. Not since Katherine Heigl is that Bug film... read more have I seen an actress with such little promise turn into a respectable star. The isolated setting is a huge mistake as it doesn't make the most of outrageous situations. Hopefully the next 5 will be better at being worse.
  • April 20, 2008
    PISSED OFF FUCKING LEPRECHAUN WANTS HIS GOLD BACK. He'll give you a stroke! He'll pogo stick you to death! He'll...he'll...hm. Get shot a lot. I swear to God the good guys unload 30 shotgun shells into him, not realizing that it doesn't seem to work. Whatever; no one ever claimed... read more that intelligence was a hallmark of 80s horror. And this movie is a perfect example of that.
  • October 23, 2007
    This movie is great! Warwick Davis is amazing at killing people over gold. What?
  • July 14, 2007
    A competent, but slightly boring introduction to the world of a killer Leprechaun. It has a very small-scale feel to the story. Warwick Davis plays one bad little dude. There's nothing too shocking within. There are lots of funny scenes, like the Leprechaun trouncing on some dude... read more on the ground with a sharp pogo stick. Jennifer Aniston fans may want to check this one out.
  • June 24, 2007
    The Leprechaun isn't the only one who would like to get hold of Jennifer Aniston's lucky charms.
  • April 2, 2007
    For a B-movie type film this is great. But for a serious film buff, not good.

Critic Reviews


Tim Brayton
March 18, 2012
Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy

Leprechauns are basically short, greedy wizards, right? What if one of them was EVIL? Full Review

Steve Crum
February 21, 2008
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

Another psychotic "thing" on the prowl, this time IN time for St. Patrick's Day.

Stefan Birgir Stefansson
October 16, 2006
Stefan Birgir Stefansson, sbs.is

incredibly bad and boring

Ken Hanke
August 13, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Mildly diverting horror silliness followed by dreadful sequels.

Luke Y. Thompson
July 16, 2003
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times

The perfect high-concept comedic slasher, and it's still Jennifer Aniston's best film to date.

Vincent Canby
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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Richard Harrington
January 1, 2000
Richard Harrington, Washington Post

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Emanuel Levy
August 11, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Randy Shulman
July 1, 2004
Randy Shulman, Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)

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