Leprechaun Movies

Leprechaun Movies

Leprechaun films are very frightening!  I pictured this little fellow in green pants and gold shoe buckles as a bit mischievous; but upon researching the films about them, I found out they are horrible brats! 

"Leprechaun" (1993) Directed by: Mark Jones  Starring:  Warwick Davis, Ken  Olandt, Mark Holton, Jennifer Aniston  

This was the first movie I checked out on my Leprechaun adventure. I was surprised to see Jennifer Aniston in the film! She did an excellent job making her debut in this film.  This was before the famous "Friends" TV show.

 

Warwick Davis steals the show as the Leprechaun! What a convincing leprechaun!  Warwick himself regretted playing the part until there were 5 sequels - now he loves being a Leprechaun. This surprise independent movie became a hit with its own following. This is a fun movie to start your Leprechaun hunt with! I think rated PG-13.

  

"Leprechaun 2" (1994) Director:  Rodman Fiender  Starring: Charlie Heath, Warwick Davis, Shevonne Durkin, Sandy Baron 

A thousand years this leprechaun (Warwick Davis) has been looking for a bride.

On his one thousandth birthday, an evil leprechaun selects the descendant of his slaves to have as his bride, leaving it up to the girls' boyfriend to save her. The story takes us to LA and a horror tour on a bus with tourists. Gets interesting! Scary adventure as the tour guide gets involved with the Leprechaun! 

 

 "Leprechaun 3" (1995) Directed by: Brian Trenchard Smith  Starring:  Warwick Davis, John Gatins, Lee Armstrong, John Demitta, Michael Callian, Caroline Williams  

 He's back! This time in Las Vegas!  The terror beings in a pawn shop. A young college student is on his way to Los Angeles when he stops in Vegas to check it out.  (You should never stop in Vegas on the way to somewhere else....lol)

Here he accidentally gets involved with a magician, a beautiful girl and a Leprechaun. Fast moving story about a Leprechaun adventure in Las Vegas. The actors pull this wild story off for us.    

 

 

"Leprechaun 4:  In Space (1997) Director:  Brian Trenchard-Smith  Starring:  Brent Jasmer, Warwick Davis, Debra Dunning, Jessica Collins, Guy Siner 

The Leprechaun is in space to woo a beautiful princess who is impressed with his gold and wants to get it from him. He is never referred to as a leprechaun but is referred to as an "alien", "monster", "bastard" or some combination thereof.

 

 

 "Leprechaun 5: In the Hood" (2000) Starring:  Warwick Davis, Ice T, A.T. Montgomery Directed by:  Rob Spera

When aspiring hip-hop performers Butch (Red Grant), Postmaster P(A.T. Montgomery) and Stray Bullet (Rashaan Nail) cross record Producer Mack Daddy (Ice-T) their grudge against him leads to their own peril. After they break into Mack daddy's home and swipe an ancient medallion from a grotesque statue. Grant Postmaster P. and Stray Bullet try to get a demo made for the Las Vegas contest, they end up on a magical journey with IceT and a Leprechaun and his secrets.  I have to give this movie kudos for not being lazy and doing a great job on this story.  Never a dull moment or a lack of creativity! Too funny. I give it thumbs up. Warwick says this is favorite of the series. 

 "Leprechaun: Back 2 The Hood" (1994) Directed by:  Steven Ayromlooi

Starring: Tangi Miller, Warwick Davis, Laz Honso

He is back in the hood and seeking revenge.  when a group of friends discover his treasure, they soon find out they've unleashed a can of demon and don't listen to the advice of a wise psychic. I have not watched this one yet!

 

"Leprechaun Origins" (2014)  Directed by:  

Starring:  Dylan Hornswoggale Postl as the Leprechaun, Stephanie Bennett, Andrew Dunbar, Melissa Roxburgh, Brendan Fletcher, Gary Chalk

Backpacking through Ireland, two unsuspecting young couples discover a town's chilling secret when resident's offer them a ride to start a hike. This was one of my favorites of the Leprechaun films; however, I did miss Warwick Davis not being the Leprechaun. An adult horror mystery that kept my attention and was a thriller! Good writing, good camera work, good acting -- thumbs up from me -- kept me on the edge of my seat! 

 

Warwick Ashley Davis (born February 3, 1970) is an English actor, television presenter, writer, director and producer. 

Warwick's grandmother heard a radio announcement calling for people under 4 feet in height to try out for Star Wars:  Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983).  She took him then 2 foot and 11 inches tall., to the audition.  He was originally cast as a background Ewok, but his role was expanded during filming as he impressed the filmmakers, and when Kenny Baker fell ill, Warwick was chosen to take his place in the key role of the first Ewok met by Princess Leia. 

He portrayed Wicket Wysrti Warrick the Ewok in three films:  "Star Wars:  Episode VI"  "Return of the Jedi" (1983); "The Ewok Adventure" (1984) and "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor" (1985). He was cast as the body of Marvin the paranoid android in "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" (2005), while Marvin's voice was provided by Alan Rickman. Both actors played in the Harry Potter film series.   His name is pronounced "Warrick" He had the leading role in "Willow". He is one of Hollywood's shortest leading men at 3 feet 6 inches. 

 

 Thank you for letting us share our Leprechaun adventure in movies! Have fun on your own adventure and don't take these too seriously! Watch in advance before sharing with family, they are in "horror" genre and most of them rated R. Check them out and enjoy!  Nelda

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Defining the 80's Movies

Defining the Eighties Movies

As I was putting this blog together, I took a break to read news headlines. And there it was. An article from FOX about the Ronald Regan era. The title is "Will Rise of the Reagan Baby Generation Mean a Return to Optimism?" by:  Peggy Grande 

Today is Ronald Regan's birthday, 2-6-2018. . . ."as president, Ronald Regan showed us how to dream big dreams.  To imagine a flourishing economy, to imagine renewed strength and patriotism.  To picture a world free of political tyrants and communist regimes. far-fetched? Perhaps, yet when that was the end goal, any steps taken in that direction were steps in the right direction."

"She goes on to mention that from the formative years, Reagan Babies were fed a healthy diet of optimism, of clarity of vision, and voice, and were raised to believe that anything was possible." to read more of this article click this link:

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/02/06/will-rise-reagan-baby-generation-mean-return-to-american-optimism.html

  

TAKING A LOOK AT THE MOVIES FROM THE 80'S

Film makers during 80's were able to lighten-up and have fun with their movies and did not always have to have practical or serious reasons to make them.  An example is "Mannequin" directed by: Michael Gottlieb starring:  Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrell  

A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it.  Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life.

 

Have you noticed the essential "naked scene"

   All 80's movies have the nonsense naked scene where a woman takes off her top or all her clothes and runs around naked for a few minutes for no reason.  Did they just do this for fun?  I heard that the foreign investors paid the film makers more money for the scene to be included in the movie. You will notice that the dialogue is running along smoothly then, "wha lah" it pops up?    

An example is "Trading Places" (1983) with Eddie Murphy and Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy  Directed by: John Landis    plot:  a snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by tow callous millionaires.

  

Why does the fish aquarium always get hit?

Fish aquariums were a big thing in the 80's. Recently, I saw the fish tank bust in "FX"  (1986) starring: Bryan Brown and Bryan Dennehy Directed by:  Robert Mandrel   "FX" is Hollywood shorthand for special effects such as bullet holes, gaping wounds, fake shotgun blasts and severed limbs. This movie dazzles us with all kinds of special effects.

 

Roger Ebert comments, "A movie special effects man is hired to fake a real-life mob killing for a witness protection plan, but finds his own life in danger. Bryan Brown (who was Tom Cruise mentor in "Cocktails") plays the special effects man and his Australian accent reminds us that he was not brought up to automatically trust the U.S. government in all matters." read more of Ebert's review of this fast moving, action movie! at this link:   Ebert gave it 31/2 stars.

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/fx-1986 

"FX2" is a continuation of the first one! Just as entertaining! These FX films are too much fun and and should be added to you 80's movie watching list.

 

John Hughes (Feb 18, 1950 to Aug 16, 2009) wrote and directed several movies dealing with the issues of teenagers. The free, laid-back time period of the 80's was perfect for teens to be able to talk and hang out with others as they dealt with life. Some of the films he wrote and directed are: 

(1984) "Sixteen Candles"; (1984)"Breakfast Club"

(1986) "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"; (1986) "Pretty in Pink"

(1987) "Some Kind of Wonderful"

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John Hughes used these feel good movies to explore more complex issues with teenagers. In our times, you don't see many movies like this because they would not be a box office hit like these films were. 

Hughes is credited with launching the careers of numerous actors including:  Michael Keaton, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Bill Paxton, Matthew Broderick, McCaulay Culkin and the "Brat Pack" 

 

 

Conclusion to "Defining the 80's" 

It was a positive time, there were jobs, places to live, friends to talk and listen, fun fashion. The government was not  dysfunctional and global warning was not as a problem. I hope the "Regan Babies" do bring some positive vibes back to us!

 

 

Thank you for letting me share with you!  Be on the lookout!  For More 80s. . ."Defining the 80's Movies" - Part II   that will include sharing about the "Brat Pack" and Action Heroes and Comedians!! Nelda

 

 

 

 

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