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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1

Lila arrives at Devil's Lake

Lila Jenkins arrives in Devil's Lake, North Dakota, to help greenify an old sorority house at Laramore University. She reveals that her mother Tory Redding died of cancer the previous year. Ozzie Jones gives her a ride to the house, establishing the first uneasy connection to the place.

Arrival day Devil's Lake, North Dakota
2

Ozzie’s accident and Leprechaun rebirth

While unloading, Ozzie drops his phone and goes back to retrieve it. Water from the old well sprays him, rebirthing the Leprechaun. The creature punches his way out of Ozzie’s torso, reclaiming the gold coin Ozzie swallowed 25 years earlier.

That afternoon Devil's Lake, near the old well
3

Lila meets the sorority and Matt

Lila meets Katie, Rose, Meredith, and Matt, a wannabe filmmaker, at the aging sorority house. The group showcases eco-friendly aims and lively party dynamics as they settle in. The house’s ominous atmosphere hints at the horrors to come.

First day Laramore University sorority house
4

Meredith’s insult and Lila’s visions

Meredith insults Tory Redding’s fear of monsters, infuriating Lila. That night, Lila experiences visions of Zombie Ozzie roaming the halls. The confrontation foreshadows the danger lurking within the house.

That night Sorority house
5

Solar panel installed; Leprechaun weakens

The next morning, Katie and Andy install a solar panel as part of the green project. The Leprechaun learns his powers are weak without the gold he has lost. He concludes that killing will restore his strength and fortune.

Morning after visions Old house
6

Leprechaun reveals himself; Andy is killed

That night, the Leprechaun reveals himself to Lila and Meredith. Matt and Rose doubt the danger and dismiss the sightings. Andy confronts the creature and is cut in half with the solar panel.

That night Old house
7

Meredith’s betrayal and Lila’s basement captivity

Meredith and Lila sneak inside to recover the car keys. Meredith locks Lila in the basement and reveals she made a deal with the Leprechaun to keep herself safe, while sacrificing Lila. The rest of the group leaves Lila behind, unaware of Meredith’s true motives.

That night Basement of the sorority house
8

Ghost Ozzie guides Lila

The ghost of Ozzie Jones appears to Lila, helping her learn the Leprechaun’s true weakness and pointing out the basement exit hole. This guidance becomes crucial for Lila’s plan to survive.

Subsequent minutes Basement/house
9

Drone chase and Matt’s death

The Leprechaun pursues the group using Matt’s drone, overriding controls and pursuing them through the yard. The drone crashes into a tree during the chase, forcing the group to scatter. Matt is killed by the drone blades.

Chase sequence Near the house/outlying yard
10

Treasure map and gold discovery

Rose and Katie follow a treasure map that Ghost Ozzie helped Lila uncover and locate a pickup truck containing the Leprechaun’s gold. Rose reveals she has already cashed in some of the gold to fund the greenify project. The discovery raises the stakes for the final confrontation.

Treasure discovery Outskirts of Devil's Lake
11

Final trap setup

To deceive the Leprechaun, Lila uses a tampon decoy and sets an iron circle trap around him, exploiting his weakness. Katie restores power to the house while Rose creates clover juice as a potential weapon. The trio prepares for the climactic showdown.

Plan stage Old house
12

Climactic battle and destruction

During the final clash, Lila floods the Leprechaun’s mouth with clover juice via a hose, triggering an explosive death. The creature briefly multiplies from remains, and Rose is killed by being impaled on a trophy. Lila then coats the leprechaun’s feet with gold and uses electricity to finish him, blowing up the house as she and Katie escape, covered in green slime.

Final confrontation Old house
13

Leprechaun’s escape to reclaim his gold

With the house destroyed, the Leprechaun re-forms and hitches a ride on a chicken truck toward Bismarck, North Dakota, intent on reclaiming his gold. Lila and Katie survive the ordeal and begin to process the night's horrors.

Aftermath Bismarck, North Dakota

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:04

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