Leprechaun Returns

Leprechaun Returns

Year: 2018

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

Director: Steven Kostanski

Echo Score: 52
HorrorComedyHorror the undead and monster classicsCrude humor and satireSpooky scary comedy

A group of sorority sisters inadvertently disturb a dangerous Leprechaun when they construct their new house on his ancient hunting grounds. They soon discover he's a vengeful killer with a taste for mayhem, and must find a way to stop his deadly rampage before they become his next victims.

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Timeline & Setting – Leprechaun Returns (2018)

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Location

Devil's Lake, North Dakota, Laramore University, North Dakota, Bismarck, North Dakota

Devil's Lake is a remote North Dakota town that serves as the film's eerie playground. The action moves between the sorority house on campus, the old well and basement, and the surrounding prairie, merging college life with folk-horror elements. The setting emphasizes isolation and a sense that danger lurks just outside the ordinary.

🏞️ Small-town atmosphere 🎓 University setting 🏚️ Haunted and eerie environment

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Main Characters – Leprechaun Returns (2018)

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Lila Jenkins (Taylor Spreitler)

A determined newcomer who arrives to help greenify her sorority’s house. Lila carries the memory of her mother and channels that grief into resolve, becoming the group’s strategic core. She orchestrates plans to exploit the Leprechaun’s weaknesses and keeps her friends focused under pressure. Resourceful, fearless, and protective, she drives the team’s fight for survival.

🧭 Proactive 🌟 Determined 🤝 Leader

Ozzie Jones

Former resident who dies years earlier and returns as a supportive Ghost Ozzie. He guides Lila with warnings and clues about the Leprechaun’s weaknesses and the basement exit. His spectral presence provides emotional momentum and practical knowledge from beyond the grave.

👻 Ghostly ally 🧭 Guide 🎭 Tragic backstory

Tory Reding (Heather McDonald)

Lila’s mother, whose death casts a long shadow over Lila’s mission. Though not physically present, Tory’s memory motivates Lila to face the monster and protect her friends. Her legacy frames the emotional stakes and grounds the character’s personal motivation.

🧡 Mother figure 🕯️ Mourning 🧭 Memory-driven

Andy

Katie’s ex-boyfriend who joins the group’s early efforts. He finds himself in danger as the Leprechaun closes in, becoming a casualty of the creature’s ruthless pursuit. His presence adds tension and a reminder of reckless risk-taking.

💬 Ex-Boyfriend 🛡️ Risk-taker ⚠️ In danger

Rose

The self-appointed leader of the sorority group who uses the treasure map and the gold to finance the greenified house. Her boldness and pragmatism drive key moves, including the plan to trap the Leprechaun. She ultimately meets a tragic fate while trying to outsmart the monster.

🧭 Leader 💰 Calculating 🗡️ Brave

Katie

An eco-conscious, resourceful ally who champions the solar-powered renovation. She helps execute the plan with practical know-how and a calm demeanor under pressure. Katie’s environmental mindset links the film’s action to a larger message about sustainable living and community resilience.

🌿 Eco-friendly 🧭 Problem-solver 🤝 Loyal

Matt

A wannabe filmmaker who insists on capturing events with a drone. His creative energy adds a tech-forward edge to the group’s defense, but his overconfidence leads to a fatal misstep when the Leprechaun turns the drone against him.

🎥 Filmmaker 🧭 Clever ⚠️ Overconfident

Meredith

A heavy drinker who belittles Lila’s mother and makes a deal with the Leprechaun to keep Lila at bay. Her deception comes to light as the plan unfolds and she becomes a victim of the creature’s sadistic cleverness.

🥤 Reckless 🗡️ Betrayer 🔎 Hidden motives

The Leprechaun

The cunning immortal antagonist who awakens when the gold is disturbed. He stalks the house with ruthless intelligence, altering plans and multiplying his numbers through dark magic. His weaknesses—iron, clover, and a carefully staged trap—drive the climactic confrontation.

🪄 Trickster ⚔️ Deadly 🧊 Weakness exploitation

Mailman

A minor character who appears briefly, contributing to the film’s small-town atmosphere. His presence underscores the everyday life surrounding the extraordinary events and helps ground the story in its setting.

🚚 Everyday presence 🗺️ Local clearly 💬 Brief cameo

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:17

Major Themes – Leprechaun Returns (2018)

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🧭 Survival

In Leprechaun Returns, survival hinges on quick thinking and teamwork as a small group of students confront a resurrected myth. They improvise traps, protect each other from merciless attacks, and use the environment to their advantage. The narrative emphasizes resilience when facing supernatural danger and betrayal.

🌿 Eco-Resistance

The eco-friendly mindset of Katie and the sorority drives a plan to green the house with solar power and sustainable methods. Their efforts to prove sustainable living can coexist with mythic danger become part of the defense against the Leprechaun’s greed. The story ties environmental stewardship to communal safety and smart resource use.

🧩 Myth vs Modernity

The Leprechaun embodies ancient folklore clashing with modern technology, from drones to iron traps. The protagonists combine folklore knowledge with clever gadgets to exploit the creature’s weaknesses. The clash suggests myths can be understood, countered, and defeated when courage meets ingenuity.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:17

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