Leprechaun 4: In Space
On a planet in a distant galaxy, a power hungry Leprechaun, holds a beautiful alien princess hostage in order to marry her for her royal title. With her title and his beloved gold, he'll be able to rule the universe. While making his maniacal plans, what he doesn't count on is an invading platoon of marines from Earth, to save the princess and foil his plans. An accomplished trickster, the Leprechaun stows himself away on the orbiting spaceship and wreaks havoc on the crew in an attempt to recapture his bride.
Why it matters
A gleefully absurd mashup of cosmic sci-fi and trash-horror that turns the Leprechaun franchise’s low-budget charm into interstellar chaos.
- Warwick Davis’s mischievous menace adapts surprisingly well to zero gravity, blending practical creature design with campy sci-fi tropes.
- For fans of ’90s direct-to-video schlock, it’s a guilty pleasure packed with goofy one-liners and outlandish set pieces—a bizarre cousin to the Alien vs. Predator showdown.
- The film’s tonal whiplash—from space marines to fairy-tale horror—makes it a cult curiosity rather than a traditional scare fest.
- Notorious for its “so-bad-it’s-good” reputation, it’s perfect for viewers who appreciate horror franchises willing to wildly reinvent themselves without taking a breath.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
0
Survival
100
Slasher
