Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood
When Emily Woodrow and her friends happen on a treasure chest full of gold coins, they fail to to heed the warnings of a wise old psychic who had foretold that they would encounter trouble with a very nasty and protective Leprechaun.
Why it matters
A bizarrely entertaining fusion of urban comedy and supernatural slasher that reboots the Leprechaun myth with unexpected cultural bite.
- The most coherent and self-aware entry in the franchise — a strange compliment, but true.
- Urban setting and hip-hop flavor make it a unique, if uneven, genre mash-up.
- Fans of campy, low-budget horror will appreciate the practical effects and absurdity.
- Not for purists craving continuity or the original’s dark fairy tale vibe, but a cult curiosity worth a look.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
18
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
Slasher
