Leprechaun 3

Leprechaun 3 (also known as Leprechaun 3: In Vegas) is a 1995 American slasher comedy film. It is the third, and first direct-to-video installment, in the Leprechaun series. The film follows a psychotic leprechaun, who begins a killing spree in Las Vegas.

Leprechaun 3
Promotional poster
Directed byBrian Trenchard-Smith
Written byDavid DuBos
Based onCharacters
by Mark Jones
Produced by
  • Jeff Geoffray
  • Walter Josten
  • Henry Seggerman
Starring
CinematographyDavid Lewis
Edited byDaniel Duncan
Music byDennis Michael Tenney
Production
company
Blue Rider Productions
Distributed byTrimark Home Video
Release date
  • June 27, 1995 (1995-06-27)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2.5 million[1]

Leprechaun 3 became the highest-grossing direct-to-video film of 1995.

The film was followed by Leprechaun 4: In Space (1997).

Plot

The film begins with the Leprechaun, having been changed into a statue by a magical medallion, being sold to a Las Vegas pawn shop. Assuming his original form when the clerk removes the medallion, the Leprechaun kills him and goes on a rampage through a Las Vegas casino in search of one of his wish granting coins, which is passed from hand to hand. The Leprechaun is ultimately defeated by college student Scott McCoy (John Gatins) and Scott's new girlfriend Tammy Larsen (Lee Armstrong), who blast his gold with a flame-thrower, causing it to vanish and the Leprechaun to burst into flames.[2]

Cast

Production

After selling a spec script of his own to Blue Rider Productions, screenwriter David Dubos was given an opportunity to pitch for Leprechaun 3. Dubos, who hadn't seen the previous two films, was only given the guideline of "Leprechaun in Las Vegas" for his pitch. Dubos won against six other writers and had to quickly put together a script due to an impending production start.[3] Brian Trenchard-Smith, director of Night of the Demons 2 was selected to helm the film. Trimark Home Video had considered making the film the final entry in the series.[4] The film was shot over the course of 14 days in Los Angeles, California, with only one day taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada.[5]

Release

Leprechaun 3 was released direct-to-video on June 27, 1995 by Trimark Home Video, and went on to become the highest selling direct-to-video film of 1995.[6][7] The studio would release the film on DVD on February 27, 2001.[8] The film was released on blu-ray for the first time by Lionsgate Home Entertainment on September 30, 2014.[9]

Reception

The film holds a 0% approval rating on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 4 reviews.[10]

Actor Warwick Davis would later claim the film as his favorite of the series: "I think it tapped into the potential of bringing a comedic element to it all. And Brian Trenchard-Smith, who directed that one, is an incredible director. He manages to get so much out of so little money, and that was what was great about working with him. He really got the humor".[11]

References
  1. Trenchard-Smith, Brian (11 August 2001). "HOLLYWOOD SURVIVOR". Daily Telegraph.
  2. Brian Trenchard-Smith (Director) (1995). Leprechaun 3 (DVD). United States: Trimark Pictures.
  3. Trembath, Ron (October 25, 2018). "David Dubos [Interview]". Trainwreck Society. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  4. Collis, Clark (August 25, 2014). "Shlocky Charms: The Crazy Rise and 'Terrifying' Return of Leprechaun". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  5. "Scene in Nevada: Leprechaun 3". Nevada Film Office. February 21, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  6. Elleen Fitzpatrick (April 29, 1995). "Shelf Talk". Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 17. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  7. Collis, Clark (August 25, 2014). "Shlocky charms: The crazy rise and 'terrifying' return of 'Leprechaun'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  8. "Leprechaun 3 DVD". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  9. Miska, Brad (June 24, 2014). "Complete Leprechaun Collection Coming to Blu-ray!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  10. "Leprechaun 3 - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  11. Christopher Carle, "Interview with Warwick Davis", IGN Films, April 12, 2012 accessed February 8, 2013
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