So, yeah. If one is looking for actual historical information on leprechauns, they probably will feel these movies as a waste of time. If there are viewers out there who want to be intrigued by what they watch, these two will be very disappointed. If anyone out there likes to be entertained just for the fun of it, then THEY WILL LOVE THESE HORROR FLICKS! These are not all of the Leprechaun movies out there. In total, there are 6 of them, as far as I know. This set only has the first 4. It's amazing, because for B-movie thrillers, Warwick Davis (who plays the ornery critter) has as many sequels as Robert England (who played the "Freddy" in the original "Nightmare on Elm Street" series). So, even if "Leprechaun" movies are not the best "scary" movies out there, they must have done well enough to have 5 sequels to the original movie. I feel that there should be some warnings however. The first movie doesn't have any gore or nudity in it and in my opinion, is the best one of these four. The second movie does have nudity, but no gore. The third movie is very strong on sexuality and has gore in it. The fourth movie is a lot like the second, a little nudity but no gore (except for the floating body parts at the end). I have noticed that not a lot of people get killed in the first movie (two, three at most--one is rather questionable if the leprechaun actually killed her or not). As the series rolls on, the body counts do have a tendency to rise with each successive movie. I love these movies, only because they appeal to my inner mischievous psyche that doesn't make too much ado about rules, or logic. Just pure mayhem and man, I tell you what... It is funnier than all get out! I mean, seriously, the monster here thinks of oh, so many creative ways to kill people and joke about it; and even his remarks are probably funnier than what Freddy could ever come up with! For some real funny laughs with a tinge of naughty (grungy at worst) watch the Vegas film (the third in the series). The fourth is, to me anyway, the funniest! No plots? Of course there is.... It is just a very simple one. Don't cross paths with a leprechaun. Don't take his gold. Don't get in the way of his "blessed" bride to be. Don't do any of these things and expect your life to be hunky dory. For an old short guy, he sure is a scraper! It is nice to see someone this old who kills anybody and everyone regardless of color, race, handicap, gender, orientation or religion. One true equal opportunity "I'll mess you up!" kinda guy..... Read more
If you love campy horror films, you need to watch these; that is, if you’re not already in love with them. Warwick Davis’s Leprechaun outdoes Freddy any time (now there’s a crossover I’d love to see) in terms of mixing cornball humor with creative murder! Each film stands on its own so you don’t ever need to remember characters or continuity from any of the other movies. Each gem of a movie is filled with terrible puns, bad rhyming (shillings and killings pop up a lot), and gruesome practical effects. The only stinker of this set is the terrible remake that, I mean, other than it also being called Leprechaun, has absolutely nothing in common with the delightful string of films starring Warwick Davis. Honestly, you can probably just dump that movie in the garbage, I don’t even know why it was included. It’s terrible, and not in the good way. I’m ignoring its existence for this review just as I ignore it in real life. This set includes the first Leprechaun featuring Jennifer Anniston. The best of the series, in my opinion, where a city girl and the country painters struggle to stay alive while discovering why the Leprechaun is after them, and how to defeat him. The second Leprechaun movie where a street smart young man tries to find a way to save his would-be girlfriend from the amorous pursuits of the Leprechaun. The third movie where the Leprechaun takes on Las Vegas (need I say more?) The infamous Leprechaun in the Hood, where a trio of ambitious rappers and Ice T try to come out on top and escape the Leprecahun’s wrath (and rhymes)! A follow up with the Leprechaun back to a hood setting with a little less camp than the other movies, but still all about shillings and killings A finally the worst (in the good way) and most ambitious of the series, LEPRECHAUN IN SPACE!!! It’s like Aliens, but with a Leprechaun. Each installment also includes a featurette with interviews of the creators, crew, and the “creature” himself, Warwick Davis, as they reflect back on the experiences they had creating these loveable films. This collection has a special place in my heart and should you decide to add it to your collection, I don’t think you’ll regret it. Read more
Decent value. Read more
If you like B rated horror movies than this is the collection for you. The quality was great and the scary humor is even better. I would suggest this movie to anyone who likes to see a little man go after gold and will stop at nothing to get it. but one thing i like best about these movies is the fact that with each movie they dont tie in with each other, in other words when the movies end the next one doesnt explain why or how he is still alive. To me it's like different short stories of a leprechaun and his gold. I would recomend this to anyone who dreamed of finding a pot-of-gold and not thinking there are concenquences, this might change your mind. Over all these movies are great entertainment and will be for your kids when they grow up and realise that Lucky isn't what he's cracked up to be. Well I hope this review is helpful and if you do purchase this collection it will be hours of entertainment as it was for me out in Iraq. Read more
Awesome packaging...the movies look incredible completely worth it...a MUST for horror fans Read more
