Leprechaun: Origins

A fleeing figure captured by the looming menace, Catherine is determined and alert as she and Francois try to escape. Her encounter with the grassland monolith marks her as central to the mythic barrier that repels the leprechaun.

Francois accompanies Catherine in the prologue and is dragged to a grim death by the monster. He represents the costs of venturing into the unknown and the peril tied to seeking gold.

A history major and leader of the American group, Sophie uses knowledge of legends to interpret the monolith and guide the others toward safety. She plays a decisive role in navigating the village’s peril.

Ben is part of the vacation group and evolves under pressure, ultimately facing a brutal fate at the hands of the leprechaun.

Jeni is curious and bold, the first to encounter trouble and whose fate highlights the monstrous cost of the villagers’ sacrifices.

David shows courage and resourcefulness, gets wounded while protecting friends, and helps outsmart the leprechaun before making his own escape.

Ian is the group’s driver who is killed by the monster in a shed, a reminder of the danger that surrounds them.

An old village insider who helps coordinate the sacrifice, revealing the villagers’ willingness to commit brutal acts to avoid danger themselves; he is killed in the cellar.

Hamish’s son, initially part of the secret, grows disillusioned with the ritual and ultimately helps the protagonists escape.

An old woman who aids the group and offers them a chance to flee, hinting at a possible resistance to the sacrifices.

A Tuatha Dé Danann creature who hoards gold and preys on tourists, driven by greed and a magical barrier. The creature is ultimately killed by Sophie.